FMP Proposal

FMP Proposal

Let There Be Light!

Introduction:

For this project I will produce an installation exploring the relationship between chaos and order.
This is an experimental composition of light and colour demonstrating how beauty can be perceived in an unattractive environment.

In this work I will question the ways that we define chaos and order / attractive and unattractive.

Opportunity:

I plan to explore the impact that light has on different objects using mostly recycled house hold materials and different light sources. I propose to set up an installation that will demonstrate the relationship between what the eye can see and how it can be manipulated to create something different, how perspective and perception are two sides of the same coin. I wish to examine how elements in the space can be perceived in the eye of an individual based on subjective personalities and past experiences.

Objectives:

I am currently using a small space at college to experiment with different materials and projectors, however if need be my work can be set at any location. On this section I will consider the two options.

Option 1 - maintaining the space I am currently using.

The space:

Simulates a room, painted black throughout and raised over the ground. The dimensions are approximately 1X2 meters. In the space there is access to plug sockets.

Inside the space I will set up the installation as well as projectors that will project the light onto the centre of it, enlarging the scene onto the opposite wall to be viewed by the audience.

Option 2 - installing in an open space.

The space:

The installation can be placed in any space but will require adjustments and further consideration of health and safety issues. The dimensions depend on available screens/walls.

 Adjusting the projectors according to the amount of light coming in and taking into consideration the use of either walls or screens put up to project onto, the installation will be centred and the projection will be onto opposite walls/screens. The audience will be able to view the installation from a wide angle.

The installation:

Positioned in the centre, close to the far third of the space on a stand (hopefully transparent or alternatively painted black) and hanged from the ceiling.

3 projectors placed on the floor in an angle projecting the scene onto the 3 walls creating a panorama image.

I am considering using audio for this project. For this I will explore how a radio can be used to broadcast white noise within the limits of a closed space without causing interference to other students in the studio and other exhibitors.  In the occasion of not having a specific closed space I will have to dismiss this idea for the reasons stated above.

Outcome:

Seeing the centred object made of recycled materials enlarged and ordered on the wall will create a range of emotions for the audience as they respond to both chaos and order almost simultaneously.

Health and safety issues that need to be considered when presenting in an open space:

Surrounding the installation and preventing the audience from coming too close to it will be necessary. Also, I will need to make sure all cables are covered and plug sockets are not approachable.
If using screens, they will have to be secured in a way that nothing falls over the audience.

Resources:  

For this installation I will need the following:

·         Space that will allow both hanging from the ceiling and placing of stand(s).

·         Stand(s).

·         3 Projectors that will project a wide beam. At least one of them should be able to project slides as well.

·         2-3 walls to project onto. Alternatively, 2-3 screens.

·         Accessibility to plug sockets.

·         Fishing wire.

·         Construction for the projectors. In the occasion that the projectors will need to be held to the walls/ ceiling.

Management plan – Timeframe:

Week 1 1-6/5	Exploring materials and how they show when being projected onto.
Week 2 8-13/5	Building the stand and placing it
Week 3 15-20/5	Start placing the materials onto the stand and decide what needs to be hung off the ceiling.
Week 4 22-27/5	Installing the ceiling piece and placing sources of light (projectors)
Week 5 29/5 – 3/6	Finalizing the location of the projectors, finishing placing the central construction and securing it.
Week 6 5-10/6	Final adjustments of projectors, and central constructions
Week 7 12, 13/6	Setting up – finishing touches if need be.
Week 7 14/6	Exhibition day: Turn on the projectors and radio.