Registration of the projected animation

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZH1XDxos5Di95wQfT3mbIgRM28uNtjEd4LH_8izPLLnX9JUhYMc_PepLGm7AOzEhysBQOIHSVQYU8rWI6QF5ZIpDrzHqE7yPHygSU_cQgUJ4tM7vKD2VtOCS4oldcGcQI7MPUaok9XA/s1600/Projected+animation+the+start+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZH1XDxos5Di95wQfT3mbIgRM28uNtjEd4LH_8izPLLnX9JUhYMc_PepLGm7AOzEhysBQOIHSVQYU8rWI6QF5ZIpDrzHqE7yPHygSU_cQgUJ4tM7vKD2VtOCS4oldcGcQI7MPUaok9XA/s400/Projected+animation+the+start+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;">Checking the registration of the projection at the start of the installation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIkfaBNpfI3T3cmnmMBXqJ1VoCxQucbJakqFwc02zHvDzcKtJqfRSU8UT539Z9mjH_F6xHYbUuAFICUWGkiJAf4Fr2mZFgYsBXQxPvtW3LhkNRRJvNhTpbVKnrn-xQMBuEvmhqGTLRc8/s1600/working+on+the+registration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIkfaBNpfI3T3cmnmMBXqJ1VoCxQucbJakqFwc02zHvDzcKtJqfRSU8UT539Z9mjH_F6xHYbUuAFICUWGkiJAf4Fr2mZFgYsBXQxPvtW3LhkNRRJvNhTpbVKnrn-xQMBuEvmhqGTLRc8/s200/working+on+the+registration.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;">It is vital to plan the size of the installation, matching the ceramic installation with the envisaged projected animation. I need to design and construct a base for the ceramics to be displayed on.  It has to be the right height to achieve a balance between the size of the decoy ducks and the images in the animation. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjKiHEletwisK1l_u-5DmpBYZ2ndqAYYO4gKteZoDMp2CUsSIwUullTirbKTDmFEwwjKhPNsLQxiPAUa-Mt5_tYE_vIhaLScgod2Mw0xADvLZzjc3j5mqiqgBq-6UqBzx5B_WZNpMzsc/s1600/Decoy-duck+for+registration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjKiHEletwisK1l_u-5DmpBYZ2ndqAYYO4gKteZoDMp2CUsSIwUullTirbKTDmFEwwjKhPNsLQxiPAUa-Mt5_tYE_vIhaLScgod2Mw0xADvLZzjc3j5mqiqgBq-6UqBzx5B_WZNpMzsc/s400/Decoy-duck+for+registration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Not too low, making it impossible for the viewer to really appreciate and engage the sculptural form and shape of the decoy ducks. It also cant be too high as the size of the decoy ducks determines the maximum height one can go with the projector. The drawings will not fit the actual ceramic work if the distance between the installation and the projector is not sufficient.  I also need to determine how many of the decoy ducks could fit into the oval shape of the anticipated projection. Aligning all these aspects is vital to the success of the entire statement.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHD8hdXp6Jea_FvSJ3hvS2pxmi6y_i7v8DRfjLvGgke8Fx2NXkDB__z6g7kZMyU81UEhtg_LdbhwyuLzFxIdSel3K5D8jdXNc6QwxETg2KxMm0a_73MOKIykh-O4mN_9sQnbcAJWqpQ0Q/s1600/decoy+duck+top+view+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHD8hdXp6Jea_FvSJ3hvS2pxmi6y_i7v8DRfjLvGgke8Fx2NXkDB__z6g7kZMyU81UEhtg_LdbhwyuLzFxIdSel3K5D8jdXNc6QwxETg2KxMm0a_73MOKIykh-O4mN_9sQnbcAJWqpQ0Q/s400/decoy+duck+top+view+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;">I have painted the decoy-ducks a semi-sheen acrylic white paint to ensure that the projection is clear and all the detail is captured on the works.  The entire installation will be in a darkened space of the gallery. I am in the process of obtaining a high definition projector to ensure maximum clarity of the projected animation It is one week to complete the entire installation. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPNECWHRJWyfosXMGQ5DvwnQ5UkNsWMvMJ7hstMuP3LYPdyZW4vnqN6IOBPv98ijGQeXe8Oh0FnsCbhDhZnNTDnJjiGV92QemGM2OAtF686nIbcWm1D6L-pvULTkpzkj4bq8fwaQQwYM/s1600/studio+shot+of+finishing+of+the+decoy-ducks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPNECWHRJWyfosXMGQ5DvwnQ5UkNsWMvMJ7hstMuP3LYPdyZW4vnqN6IOBPv98ijGQeXe8Oh0FnsCbhDhZnNTDnJjiGV92QemGM2OAtF686nIbcWm1D6L-pvULTkpzkj4bq8fwaQQwYM/s400/studio+shot+of+finishing+of+the+decoy-ducks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;">The exhibition opens on Monday the 9^th of May. Not much time left to get everything finalized. Next Thursday everything has to be completed. I have slip cast all the decoy-ducks. Some of the decoy-ducks are being fired and assembled whilst others are drying.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div></div>

Registration of the projected animation

Checking the registration of the projection at the start of the installation. It is vital to plan the size of the installation, matching the...

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Ballpoint pen drawings of Peony sprays; pattern options.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzFs9C5KQ-mEYJ_O2suh3Up9nYim3jQpjHlk1SWPV2c2H6BaAcDXPHvBnqEfZgVAwtaIyGFQW3N79Ga5TvR4CRXCrgurYPLPSVsBrOVyf4qwNBWuQyDJlTOCD1IH8ARDm8q4E-MW-xfg/s1600/peony+sprays+repeat+pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzFs9C5KQ-mEYJ_O2suh3Up9nYim3jQpjHlk1SWPV2c2H6BaAcDXPHvBnqEfZgVAwtaIyGFQW3N79Ga5TvR4CRXCrgurYPLPSVsBrOVyf4qwNBWuQyDJlTOCD1IH8ARDm8q4E-MW-xfg/s400/peony+sprays+repeat+pattern.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More peony sprays, pattern options. Ballpoint pen drawings.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmE7upatcXKzZaCoyUcYcz4_2dcczObMKP7QBiEeoeWVwx8smFd35mRBiU-9uEOtMH5PAfSVXCeaLDFeI2N-z2vHTqb5lLQbIw2Ed9Sl2zTeR0ur1TOEyarmNvjBtsyha3ib9ayjboaNw/s1600/more+peony+sprays+greener.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmE7upatcXKzZaCoyUcYcz4_2dcczObMKP7QBiEeoeWVwx8smFd35mRBiU-9uEOtMH5PAfSVXCeaLDFeI2N-z2vHTqb5lLQbIw2Ed9Sl2zTeR0ur1TOEyarmNvjBtsyha3ib9ayjboaNw/s200/more+peony+sprays+greener.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ballpoint pen drawings<br /> of peony sprays original.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This blog post is an extension of the previous entry, showcasing more drawings for the animators to work with. It reveals fur</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ther colour options for the peony sprays in a variety of patterns. As stated the peony decoration will be projected on the decoy ducks and refers metaphorically to positive change brought about by the advances of the five clawed dragon. For details refer to the previous blog entry. I still need to do a yellow and maybe an orange peony. It is envisaged that the installation with projection will take the form of a cycle; from a clean bright white installation, moving into blue and white decoration followed by a wide range of colour, the peony sprays showcased here, and finally darkness, the shadow cast by the dragon. Before the cycle repeats itself. </span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4RZorJVHfji3KIG55mUJate0SPuAdtUCU-GQJhxN_aT9aQ4BaSrAG2cT3zai0SF9r91U1VfdRlOFPTE-8YpqT9dHxMxLymVC9QU0UEgL4VhqK-lnf4YENSXW4M96VKtwFI0TdZP6RgO0/s1600/peony+sprays+and+repeat+pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4RZorJVHfji3KIG55mUJate0SPuAdtUCU-GQJhxN_aT9aQ4BaSrAG2cT3zai0SF9r91U1VfdRlOFPTE-8YpqT9dHxMxLymVC9QU0UEgL4VhqK-lnf4YENSXW4M96VKtwFI0TdZP6RgO0/s400/peony+sprays+and+repeat+pattern.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More ballpoint pen drawings of peony sprays (original on the right)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The dragon will move in the water amongst the decoy ducks as captured in the image below. The drawing and photo montage is not completed yet. The water as well as the decoy ducks require detail and surface decoration to set the scene for the next stage in the design development. All these drawings are being captured in a book for next week's discussion with the animators to address a number of critical factors. They include the size of the installation, the number of products and their individual sizes. This will be determined by the size of the projected ceramic decoration - surface development options. The peony sprays needs to be big enough to have the desired impact. The dragon will not be a drawn but a scanned image of the actual five-clawed dragon, as captured below. Everything else will be drawn and animated in the projection. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ODRnO41oINbByuxt9PZoA3mC-3chswVGRBex8gjAr8Xm1uThUQpxE80ZZAqX_8kFPV0Wpnr8IHWenk_gz1GeS1OmZSOOeSyRt7kEB0A0ClY0mg_dl3HwcNFEYBRoCwGKcZk-tOuDCU8/s1600/dragon+and+decoy-ducks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ODRnO41oINbByuxt9PZoA3mC-3chswVGRBex8gjAr8Xm1uThUQpxE80ZZAqX_8kFPV0Wpnr8IHWenk_gz1GeS1OmZSOOeSyRt7kEB0A0ClY0mg_dl3HwcNFEYBRoCwGKcZk-tOuDCU8/s400/dragon+and+decoy-ducks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In other words the ceramic installation  will consist of undecorated high fired ceramic sculptures of decoy ducks and mountains. The decoration will all be projected and animated. </span></span></div></div>

Ballpoint pen drawings of Peony sprays; pattern options.

More peony sprays, pattern options. Ballpoint pen drawings. Ballpoint pen drawings  of peony sprays original. This blog post is an extension...

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Ballpoint pen drawings of peony and foliage.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilp_pcxY3uGyIGor-4JyVaMnpkzJ7viigqYnX64DGTrMQIVYeILXz7RbLXctL_nHohbDTVfgWGNyvgesOrOsxEpFVz4ZW-29lZoNi9hQgw72aDq_3qM1YBOd8aWspY2ALtnT-ZmgW5buE/s1600/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+Peony+on+fire+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilp_pcxY3uGyIGor-4JyVaMnpkzJ7viigqYnX64DGTrMQIVYeILXz7RbLXctL_nHohbDTVfgWGNyvgesOrOsxEpFVz4ZW-29lZoNi9hQgw72aDq_3qM1YBOd8aWspY2ALtnT-ZmgW5buE/s400/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+Peony+on+fire+.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ballpoint pen drawing of peony and foliage.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The next stage of the animated projection will feature the five clawed dragon moving through the water displaying his power over the elements, ensuring growth, the much anticipated changes of spring and summer seasons, as reflected in the luxuriant flowers and foliage. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0gNZvobJRUn-SG6EMsnvs5w7feRAk6uhAqThqteXcbShyphenhyphenrRb8qBV7E1mfHHhmZofZEvKVBhcdugD4p1bHJGFtva-dOL-4PLVRaZoE0rRMCpERGeBVGZ9V_v6UlrENrhwMqZPuBh2qnI/s1600/pattern+option+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0gNZvobJRUn-SG6EMsnvs5w7feRAk6uhAqThqteXcbShyphenhyphenrRb8qBV7E1mfHHhmZofZEvKVBhcdugD4p1bHJGFtva-dOL-4PLVRaZoE0rRMCpERGeBVGZ9V_v6UlrENrhwMqZPuBh2qnI/s400/pattern+option+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As mentioned in a previous blog post, the dragon is China's most significant spiritual animal as Nike recently discovered; they had to withdraw an advertisement that incorporated the slaying of a five clawed dragon - a national heritage symbol of strength and power. The dragon has power over the rain, the wind and water. The heavenly dragon, unlike its European counterpart, is therefore not an evil creature. It promotes good luck as well as warding off evil spirits. </span></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeZ1-nGzSIXXN0UvQ1tFs-ANu4W7aqfvfWgbuyhmcZXoNlt7y7Ggt1BdIShch67MxEs5s3XDNLA6ESQOHwYP9ysjmoAbB0kwoMcpDYCA53maM1CQv33QtTTamLbgSBQi5OYVqRuxxtUE/s1600/ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+peony+and+foliage%253B+possible+patterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeZ1-nGzSIXXN0UvQ1tFs-ANu4W7aqfvfWgbuyhmcZXoNlt7y7Ggt1BdIShch67MxEs5s3XDNLA6ESQOHwYP9ysjmoAbB0kwoMcpDYCA53maM1CQv33QtTTamLbgSBQi5OYVqRuxxtUE/s400/ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+peony+and+foliage%253B+possible+patterns.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pattern options explored for animation purposes.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhPqzS3K8ac28OqwpncJZOQpaHWB9TxYp9DgqKIlot-8Du6rxIFAQWj8-VDf-up7KaOPU6h92TNSsPEXHtuzZE-2tE-vzPbN26E4cy2rcZaDvfM77LXUjHB_c13g_pNg4EyOB5ManF7M/s1600/Peony+detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhPqzS3K8ac28OqwpncJZOQpaHWB9TxYp9DgqKIlot-8Du6rxIFAQWj8-VDf-up7KaOPU6h92TNSsPEXHtuzZE-2tE-vzPbN26E4cy2rcZaDvfM77LXUjHB_c13g_pNg4EyOB5ManF7M/s200/Peony+detail.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The five clawed dragon advances effortlessly through the water with scorn and contempt at matters inhumane. Spurned on by his own volition to rid the world of evil, he stretches forth his claws in every direction as he brings forth change (power over the elements). The change will be reflected in the projected surface decoration on the decoy ducks and mountains (inspired by Chinese brush rests) shown in previous posts. The decoration will change from blue and white into full colour. </span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDW1_7VE4LVMdYHzREo_4Ep-NRxqU0VJvVrftLMmYrk7TjpP6VRA0JgBL_S1X1gcgCYqs8t7ojHJK0cMxJgUXVBkFaUfUcg-LBneJGmsK2Y32ujoo5rydkrtO0fh67AE7eQLqdCzDBpjI/s1600/An+extremely+rare+%2527Famille-Rose%2527+Monteith.+Qing+Dynasty+Qianlong+Period..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDW1_7VE4LVMdYHzREo_4Ep-NRxqU0VJvVrftLMmYrk7TjpP6VRA0JgBL_S1X1gcgCYqs8t7ojHJK0cMxJgUXVBkFaUfUcg-LBneJGmsK2Y32ujoo5rydkrtO0fh67AE7eQLqdCzDBpjI/s400/An+extremely+rare+%2527Famille-Rose%2527+Monteith.+Qing+Dynasty+Qianlong+Period..jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">An extremely rare 'Famille-Rose' Monteith. <br />Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period.<br />cited in Sothebys catalogue. London 7 november 2007.</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is represented in the flame like growth of the foliage in spring and finally the full blown peony sprays in summer inspired by the ceramic decoration of the ceramic vessel above and its interior shown below. The dragon represents those individuals whom against all odds, followed their own conviction, and brought change within society. Bringing joy and freedom in all its glory and splendour, much appreciated by those in favour of and open and free society. </span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsXN4aopGZnRIS7lTar-rs0L_2FMdiPxnXEGcTFRfL-DqjBle1GJ5HIEa2Qjo6h5vmmJjQWdOJZ173qL7-6oW_iizc-aesVf7qmJRztcq1t8CmZHUlQcHXbVqa68leytJgUC1XaP3hOE/s1600/Detail+of+interior..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsXN4aopGZnRIS7lTar-rs0L_2FMdiPxnXEGcTFRfL-DqjBle1GJ5HIEa2Qjo6h5vmmJjQWdOJZ173qL7-6oW_iizc-aesVf7qmJRztcq1t8CmZHUlQcHXbVqa68leytJgUC1XaP3hOE/s320/Detail+of+interior..jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior vessel above (detail).</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Ballpoint pen drawings of peony and foliage.

Ballpoint pen drawing of peony and foliage. The next stage of the animated projection will feature the five clawed dragon moving through the...

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Heavenly Dragon Tattoo - God forbid!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMGwcpP4s4ADq6EXJsfFacIpxa9hJvJLeEj7vcmd-6WFwJIkhyphenhyphen3CGtreyyiv-WOngFfRxhhKvg2aaY-l4GhTU0CcesP2bTxwmDTBe29xnoPf8hXPhZ0_mQUTBYN-zjjP_2n-wx5Nj/s1600/Large+Dragon+Basin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMGwcpP4s4ADq6EXJsfFacIpxa9hJvJLeEj7vcmd-6WFwJIkhyphenhyphen3CGtreyyiv-WOngFfRxhhKvg2aaY-l4GhTU0CcesP2bTxwmDTBe29xnoPf8hXPhZ0_mQUTBYN-zjjP_2n-wx5Nj/s400/Large+Dragon+Basin.jpg" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A large blue and white 'dragon' basin.<br />mark and period Guangxu.<br />41.5cm.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I thought it fitting to shed more light on the <i><a href="http://www.chinesedragon.org/">Heavely Dragon</a></i> to feature in my projected animation onto my latest ceramic installation titled, and the ship sails on (see two previous posts and also the image above). This was necessary, especially after the enclosed</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> article appeared in our local newspaper, The Star, on Tuesday 26 October.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFnM0pZxSP791Vvove-Rv0zEoFSI_Ik1v8_dnc_EFzaKQlAZCD1rBR3e9nYh8pYtI3uhFbpEKrcSDvwvgZuWGcZSAXbQluS-LosaNl00Y_523BOmTNqxXwJiPc7vn96v8gHzwcGHN/s1600/w1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFnM0pZxSP791Vvove-Rv0zEoFSI_Ik1v8_dnc_EFzaKQlAZCD1rBR3e9nYh8pYtI3uhFbpEKrcSDvwvgZuWGcZSAXbQluS-LosaNl00Y_523BOmTNqxXwJiPc7vn96v8gHzwcGHN/s400/w1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit this useful site for more info.</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever thought of getting a heavenly dragon tattooed on your back,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> think twice, especially if you trust a friend</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> to do the honour. Tattooing the Chinese heritage symbol in all its glory on your back is apparently a favourite all over the world . It is China's most significant spiritual animal as Nike </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">recently </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">discovered; they had to withdraw an advertisement that incorporated the slaying of a five clawed dragon - a national heritage symbol of strength and power. The dragon has power over the rain, the wind and water. The heavenly dragon, unlike its European counterpart, is therefore not an evil creature. It promotes good luck as well as warding off evil spirits. There are many forms and shapes of dragons and they all have a different meaning - so beware to carefully research their symbolism, before you choose the dragon that will embrace your back, in all its splendour - in true colour and style (visit the site captured in the image above). More devastating was the experience of an Australian gay guy, whose hopes of his dream image of a Chinese Dragon on his back was shattered, when one of his friends shockingly pointed out that he had indeed experienced an old Russian Prison Tattoo Taboo. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaXEgmVzRojHtyPGfkvDVfDc6fmnbwby2EIYXAn8eoSx8Yam2J3dfG04SJL17fJ0GqGFIJyWObDhmIdAS_AJ6CJy1MwS8_kIvwMvgftHGowXsC9PXFBNDoUwekjCIW0uHDSlXHdad/s1600/lewd+tattoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaXEgmVzRojHtyPGfkvDVfDc6fmnbwby2EIYXAn8eoSx8Yam2J3dfG04SJL17fJ0GqGFIJyWObDhmIdAS_AJ6CJy1MwS8_kIvwMvgftHGowXsC9PXFBNDoUwekjCIW0uHDSlXHdad/s400/lewd+tattoo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instead of a stunning chinese dragon, a 40 cm penis had been tattooed on his back along with a lewd slogan implying he was gay. Your skin is who you are and not your dreams and aspirations, and must reflect your true identity and status in the prison community. Gays, like child molesters, rapers and murderers were despised and were treated as the outcast in Russian prisons. It would seem these views are still harboured in hardened fundamentalists in society today - even amongst our closest and trusted friends. Maybe - to close to comfort !</span></div>

Heavenly Dragon Tattoo - God forbid!

A large blue and white 'dragon' basin. mark and period Guangxu. 41.5cm. I thought it fitting to shed more light on the Heavely Drago...

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Ceramic installation paper prototype construction (ballpoint pen drawings)

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg337lwMVWUzyFuEDLXWyOodztwaTiqi_OP-tjkhPg8Kpplhz8uWccaaZHCYh_vG3M7bAH6v1Fs9WU19c4lN_rV2c20c-0smZ0HOoR-Q4yRion_XeoQcWTFnK3_Ywnu65BD1Ag8iddQ/s1600/Dragon+in+Decoy-duck+landscape+one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg337lwMVWUzyFuEDLXWyOodztwaTiqi_OP-tjkhPg8Kpplhz8uWccaaZHCYh_vG3M7bAH6v1Fs9WU19c4lN_rV2c20c-0smZ0HOoR-Q4yRion_XeoQcWTFnK3_Ywnu65BD1Ag8iddQ/s400/Dragon+in+Decoy-duck+landscape+one.jpg" width="378" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ballpoint pen drawing paper prototype construction</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the purpose of this ceramic installation I decided to photostat the ballpoint pen drawings including inspirational images such as the dragon on the moonflask discussed below, to construct a paper prototype that can be altered to develop the creative narrative for the animation and the artist book.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEqUx_sMglCHNGtH9FrVLEEfMROCkUR2CCov3qTlMrcC-l3a6G6tP6AWgYJl-g8I45jmU58roFE7l77E0QcyjKGnCxt_GrGh2fCJL71PmM67zQWUnpJSvN4LvcGYotcC7kFPh228W/s1600/Ballpoint+pen+drawings+construction+for+the+and+the+ship+sails+on+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEqUx_sMglCHNGtH9FrVLEEfMROCkUR2CCov3qTlMrcC-l3a6G6tP6AWgYJl-g8I45jmU58roFE7l77E0QcyjKGnCxt_GrGh2fCJL71PmM67zQWUnpJSvN4LvcGYotcC7kFPh228W/s400/Ballpoint+pen+drawings+construction+for+the+and+the+ship+sails+on+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paper prototype construction.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcp6IrEAXv_MhMfHn3sTuyGdqPvQ8HBOzP9sNWsTICaIUowGnrAYNz-DQuqHwSzed5PN9dR5msW4JycB5c3v0f03RkTfhyphenhyphenqy36Jeu1OTXhJtmyaIerErwXzYm_pXjw4nAIelDq0Uy/s1600/Ballpoont+pen+drawing+of+Decoy-duck+landscape+paper+prototype.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcp6IrEAXv_MhMfHn3sTuyGdqPvQ8HBOzP9sNWsTICaIUowGnrAYNz-DQuqHwSzed5PN9dR5msW4JycB5c3v0f03RkTfhyphenhyphenqy36Jeu1OTXhJtmyaIerErwXzYm_pXjw4nAIelDq0Uy/s400/Ballpoont+pen+drawing+of+Decoy-duck+landscape+paper+prototype.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Landscape of decoy-ducks and three sister 'koppies'<br />(paper construction of ball point pen drawings)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dragon to be animated and projected onto the ceramic installation titled, and the ship sails on (see previous post) is taken from a masterfully painted rare blue and white Dragon Moonflask (seal mark and period of Qianlong), cited in a Sotheby's auction catalogue. The moonflask was auctioned in 2007 and fetched $ 2.8 million.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqlndTS21V529fNUng_pukCA6tUDw-zPNVklgLuRYNmAG9x98l_JVAhpi9Vil5Z_TKC7B5TOIUUEag7H_ICkCZeRMnX6sN7HuPfyfy-q3yvvnFj1eXp2jKmlegSiBy7VU_J3PgchM/s1600/Detail+of+rare+dragon+moonflask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqlndTS21V529fNUng_pukCA6tUDw-zPNVklgLuRYNmAG9x98l_JVAhpi9Vil5Z_TKC7B5TOIUUEag7H_ICkCZeRMnX6sN7HuPfyfy-q3yvvnFj1eXp2jKmlegSiBy7VU_J3PgchM/s400/Detail+of+rare+dragon+moonflask.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Detail of dragon on rare 'moonflask'</span><br /><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br /><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br /><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A fine and rare blue and white 'Dragon' moonflask - seal mark and period of Qianlong.</span></b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The broad voluptious body set on a short splayed oval foot, the trumpet shaped neck set with a pair of pierced stylised archaic </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">qilong</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> handles, crisply carved with c-scroll motifs, richly painted in deep tones of cobalt blue with a scaly sinuous five-clawed dragon to either side, contesting a centralised flaming pearl, amongst cloud scrolls above a crashing wave border, the neck, foot and sides painted with ten stylised bats.</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk7qd7vWJ57meyazdpc-bj-Q_D6T1oA-VQSH70HFkF9PEGKwkGWLUY5yXrasANN6QUahJCQBMdKIL-lCgbIDQRLw5IByo8rhWyjpE2I7n9m_MLtfMixE0nKNk6ElwL4LqbmPrbhZ0/s1600/A+fine+&+Rare+blue+&+white+dragon+moonflask+final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk7qd7vWJ57meyazdpc-bj-Q_D6T1oA-VQSH70HFkF9PEGKwkGWLUY5yXrasANN6QUahJCQBMdKIL-lCgbIDQRLw5IByo8rhWyjpE2I7n9m_MLtfMixE0nKNk6ElwL4LqbmPrbhZ0/s400/A+fine+&+Rare+blue+&+white+dragon+moonflask+final.jpg" width="306" /></span></i></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">A fine and rare blue and white Dragon moonflask</span></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This magnificent 'Dragon' moonflask appears to be the only recorded example of a moonflask of this type decorated in blue-and-white. It would have been highly prized by the Qianlong emperor who had penchant for technically innovative and artistically challenging pieces. During his reign the refinement of the material and craftsmanship allowed potters to become highly ambitious in their repertoire. the making of this particular flask required considerable expertise from the potter who borrowed extensively from archaic styles while creating a piece that was contemporary. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9e9HOslcElXYTdGnx9W2MSkduL6mNgM-T-U3Y-Qv9dF83-tBCjoNHwTyNxUI9ZSAfa-lv6R7qchC-XAGgvGdnWeLTxxAlR0Jm3x0O3cViyw5oArDpj2leMzZvZbraLZ_pYwjcv3d/s1600/Dragon+moon-flasks+variables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9e9HOslcElXYTdGnx9W2MSkduL6mNgM-T-U3Y-Qv9dF83-tBCjoNHwTyNxUI9ZSAfa-lv6R7qchC-XAGgvGdnWeLTxxAlR0Jm3x0O3cViyw5oArDpj2leMzZvZbraLZ_pYwjcv3d/s400/Dragon+moon-flasks+variables.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The above images, especially the flask on the left, showcase other examples of moonflasks with painted dragons that may have inspired the potter. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Cited in Sotheby's catalogue, London 7 November 2007:200-201)</span>

Ceramic installation paper prototype construction (ballpoint pen drawings)

Ballpoint pen drawing paper prototype construction For the purpose of this ceramic installation I decided to photostat the ballpoint pen dra...

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Ballpoint pen drawings; Ceramic Installation titled, and the ship sails on.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs_gPynhETcncFy3AQv9uloHhEFazvM0-ZndU6M8vnjWezOsU_kfD2cCoYBZhg-EeLIU3nhI68xioU7Z4s8E3TcDhIhg6DMWcfLqVTG97D4QN8X0kLlLlD3y2M9AikQgfUP2onw11/s1600/water-merged-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs_gPynhETcncFy3AQv9uloHhEFazvM0-ZndU6M8vnjWezOsU_kfD2cCoYBZhg-EeLIU3nhI68xioU7Z4s8E3TcDhIhg6DMWcfLqVTG97D4QN8X0kLlLlD3y2M9AikQgfUP2onw11/s400/water-merged-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ballpoint pen drawings of water. For the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">reference see the water on the </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Dragon' Moonflask, the last image below.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have started the conceptual drawings for my next ceramic installation titled </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the ship sails on </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(with reference to the  Federico Fellini Film)</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The installation will consist of two ceramic components, individually sculpted pieces to be modelled, moulded and multiples to be slip cast to form the installation. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8X-ZDo9-7QWWLJzyxj0RziO39cYO00Pt3ZBbZ-65WfgrFUbALC0Yat9OEW6AeZpV4NuPCkakutVCoUDxA-We-9NNYaSJeD5qolINpPXgE6d6mlbKJ5yeoNJ9TtvQe1Mdu1oYdsGl/s1600/decoy-duck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8X-ZDo9-7QWWLJzyxj0RziO39cYO00Pt3ZBbZ-65WfgrFUbALC0Yat9OEW6AeZpV4NuPCkakutVCoUDxA-We-9NNYaSJeD5qolINpPXgE6d6mlbKJ5yeoNJ9TtvQe1Mdu1oYdsGl/s200/decoy-duck.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">The first ceramic component represents the nation portrayed as a decoy-duck female figure, whose body is shaped like a bomb, a symbol of traditionalism and extreme forms of nationalism the world over (fundamentalism). She is in a sleeping position, lying dormant, ready to unleash her instinctive motherly protection on who ever disturbs the status-quo. Although she is portrayed as the hunted (victim/vulnerable) her true colours are revealed and she transforms into a kamikaze torpedo when challenged. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJiNuN6EV0UlLSKiwPB60t05leO3aPlmg51EnhNygykORYIMGvfIuMcI647UhtZCs0RoN7nwxBN35Axo8WKCn5pFJjkf69V8HNn_o_QLOsjCBxXxQuLKnu7jg-m73hcpifw-25RCL/s1600/Scan10002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJiNuN6EV0UlLSKiwPB60t05leO3aPlmg51EnhNygykORYIMGvfIuMcI647UhtZCs0RoN7nwxBN35Axo8WKCn5pFJjkf69V8HNn_o_QLOsjCBxXxQuLKnu7jg-m73hcpifw-25RCL/s200/Scan10002.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">A decoy under-guise of utopia; in her Trojan belly lurks every form of bully - the epitome of dystopia. The preparatory ballpoint pen drawings on the left were done during a three month residency at the <i>Cite</i> in Paris France (1991). The final image (below) was drawn in blue ink on white paper and incorporated into a composite image of ballpoint pen drawings; a digital print on acid paper - the work titled <i>The long road to paradise.</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgG8zGHNZ7hSsqGuTWvKqLxxyyJQyIrYIKg-YdMceR-opAfj5QV4q5d02ad5lL0D0IVm6zq8YrPiUrC6RiIYoHTecY0ooIgnXnVQ4kaFb0vMGvTCsGB7U-QCWV39Yj2W5Blo1Z6vW/s1600/decoy+duck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgG8zGHNZ7hSsqGuTWvKqLxxyyJQyIrYIKg-YdMceR-opAfj5QV4q5d02ad5lL0D0IVm6zq8YrPiUrC6RiIYoHTecY0ooIgnXnVQ4kaFb0vMGvTCsGB7U-QCWV39Yj2W5Blo1Z6vW/s400/decoy+duck.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfAqt6QQCO-DS9QFGIATkInuFnZNGirCcjmfcY1ne18u8PwLyO_bfVm8aE9wRiRu8xnQ715e1N7G82iIpQlndn-UQgyTY9GrCldUosdocHrna1_df5nmuuvojHgeCxo-oUWDZtVfx/s1600/mountain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfAqt6QQCO-DS9QFGIATkInuFnZNGirCcjmfcY1ne18u8PwLyO_bfVm8aE9wRiRu8xnQ715e1N7G82iIpQlndn-UQgyTY9GrCldUosdocHrna1_df5nmuuvojHgeCxo-oUWDZtVfx/s200/mountain.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second ceramic component is  symbolic of a very special mountain - for some it will represent spiritual enlightenment and freedom. It also represents the land (various continents and countries), the earth beneath our feet, which has everything do do with our roots and identity. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7_2uRJkAh3JmeCm4BdNHqK7n-jH9aAs55BZJ5AR1Q-jwVaG6JGeyKLFv_GjOU2frS7smThvKuMHEIC128EGHm5R3R6VRemFzEYaiPmKy1qzaxG8LvevYwssgYCh24-CQWxHSjBCp/s1600/Three+Sisters+Cape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7_2uRJkAh3JmeCm4BdNHqK7n-jH9aAs55BZJ5AR1Q-jwVaG6JGeyKLFv_GjOU2frS7smThvKuMHEIC128EGHm5R3R6VRemFzEYaiPmKy1qzaxG8LvevYwssgYCh24-CQWxHSjBCp/s200/Three+Sisters+Cape.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In developing the form for the second ceramic component, the major reference has been the Three Sisters 'Koppies' in the Karoo (image on the left). It reminds me of my annual journey down to the Cape for the summer recess - a drive through the Karoo to Parow my birthplace (my family home). The journey there and back is 1400 km one way, the Karoo being semi-desert means there is not much to look at. Therefore my time spent on the road  has always been an opportunity to reflect on issues affecting my life and contemplate conceptual aspects associated with my work.</span><br /> <br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvH-IKTsGgBdHxElGAuqSqaL-bKTLt2wjReCvwuCplnmZmgVUUT5ycvx69dRncQbXOr8-lN2KQsT6aOhkrB9NLvBKe3UULxSxkvtUSDsfxf80PZMkDS2o1e176_ssTtG1kpfT448l/s1600/Three+sisters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvH-IKTsGgBdHxElGAuqSqaL-bKTLt2wjReCvwuCplnmZmgVUUT5ycvx69dRncQbXOr8-lN2KQsT6aOhkrB9NLvBKe3UULxSxkvtUSDsfxf80PZMkDS2o1e176_ssTtG1kpfT448l/s400/Three+sisters.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The design development of the mountain took a different direction with the discovery of brushrests. The need to develop a composite ceramic image incorporating the mountain, led to an investigation into suitable ceramic products. The group of four brushrests on the left are from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period. The small drawing in the middle (also referenced) is of a sculpture made earlier, titled  .... and incorporates one of the koppies of the Three Sisters mentioned above.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0-WgDnFhv6oSBsAwp2WBACrHqgTOWNvZ6U_q21n0AouOMHoC2gb2BFwt34oeIP0N6NRsUm6DScNyK6-qZbzrNEKQI9Ha0ApI3slymlMpocSdF5-2bsSUmgJDYKbFRkw12a6Tauyo/s1600/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+Mountain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0-WgDnFhv6oSBsAwp2WBACrHqgTOWNvZ6U_q21n0AouOMHoC2gb2BFwt34oeIP0N6NRsUm6DScNyK6-qZbzrNEKQI9Ha0ApI3slymlMpocSdF5-2bsSUmgJDYKbFRkw12a6Tauyo/s400/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+Mountain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">The final ballpoint pen drawing of the second ceramic component incorporates images of proteas, our national flower,  and is also the national symbol of South African sports (image above). </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Vnnk_3BHZ56LDN4CS4Jj_Llesqjr9X-5j1VcYVuNVsFzeZpZdGj2tZ_2ePI-clugTLekgdiw2bfeTHZGarektjXUJ9jcmNS0DDh1HZkAzfrb-_ook_TevHgDR1MX0Z0He4JwJG5o/s1600/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+and+the+ship+sails+on.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Vnnk_3BHZ56LDN4CS4Jj_Llesqjr9X-5j1VcYVuNVsFzeZpZdGj2tZ_2ePI-clugTLekgdiw2bfeTHZGarektjXUJ9jcmNS0DDh1HZkAzfrb-_ook_TevHgDR1MX0Z0He4JwJG5o/s400/Ballpoint+pen+drawing+of+and+the+ship+sails+on.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">The drawing above depicts the envisaged composition of the ceramic installation incorporating both ceramic components; the decoy-duck figure and the mountain. This time round the ceramic components will have more space between them, the base forming a screen for the projection, acting as the surface of the sea (water between the ceramic components). </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBh_2v2kFtKIXR68ig-krgfuCqDaQdl0Rt2nS0vsYDDBrEXfm45_cqNA74LzrRCHaNuycarWymN4aJHBBE880rsGcfXDPsRyjmpfpqWZ0fDaahmI_ElDAHmX50GKQAZO9DprXvi2wk/s1600/dragon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBh_2v2kFtKIXR68ig-krgfuCqDaQdl0Rt2nS0vsYDDBrEXfm45_cqNA74LzrRCHaNuycarWymN4aJHBBE880rsGcfXDPsRyjmpfpqWZ0fDaahmI_ElDAHmX50GKQAZO9DprXvi2wk/s400/dragon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">The animation to be projected onto the ceramic installation will consist of drawings depicting water (Title image at the very top of the post), flowers and an animated version of the dragon, inspired by the images in the Moonflask enclosed below and above.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-6L1_pQYak7q1WjunBYCprmqhL2l8BZ9fcLpN4cFxbL6TZHSZ6aM6hRN2MnjgGsiTiUoji4XUKB3oyd8EXtRXO8o3J65SjXIx11piZzOX0D2NDp62evuKiGph2a6zNceAlAeItZz/s1600/A+fine+&+Rare+blue+&+white+dragon+moonflask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-6L1_pQYak7q1WjunBYCprmqhL2l8BZ9fcLpN4cFxbL6TZHSZ6aM6hRN2MnjgGsiTiUoji4XUKB3oyd8EXtRXO8o3J65SjXIx11piZzOX0D2NDp62evuKiGph2a6zNceAlAeItZz/s400/A+fine+&+Rare+blue+&+white+dragon+moonflask.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A fine and rare blue and white 'Dragon' moonflask<br />Seal mark and period of Qianlong.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

Ballpoint pen drawings; Ceramic Installation titled, and the ship sails on.

Ballpoint pen drawings of water. For the  reference see the water on the  'Dragon' Moonflask, the last image below. I have started t...

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