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Writer's pictureYUYING LUO

The ethnographic research methods and mapping exercises we explore together.




In the second week of the second semester, Mike and David organized all of us to do research on Crammond Island, where we used the objects we collected to make art.










There are many enclosed small spaces on the island, and the walls of these small spaces have been completely graffitied by tourists with spray paint in various colors. My biggest gain is that I can find useful information and elements from the graffiti on these walls.



This installation art is what we all keep adding to with the objects we collect. In the process of embellishment, consider color matching, consider composition, and find further inspiration. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the process of making it.








David made some interesting visual experiments by the sea, which got me thinking about cyanotypes. Experimental applications, including some watercolors, can create a sense of erosion.


After returning to the classroom, we used the objects we collected and the visual experiments we made to demonstrate and practice mapping under the guidance of the teacher. Redefine and associate each picture, and continue to extend and develop. This is the value of mapping practice.


So I also did a mapping exercise, looking for some interesting visual expressions and verbal expressions.


As you can see from the mapping above, I mostly found inspiration in these tiny houses with enclosed spaces. So I set the subject I'm going to explore as claustrophobia. Since my mother also has mild symptoms of claustrophobia, I want to do my best to change the inner anxiety of claustrophobic patients.




I believe everything is going to be alright!

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