Furniture Metamorphosis: Unweaving the Tapestry

When faced with the challenge of transforming a piece of furniture into a creation inspired by Wymering, I found myself standing at the threshold of uncertainty. Anxious thoughts swirled in my mind, but amid the apprehension, a simple mantra echoed: "trust the process." With this silent assurance, I set out on a quest through the aisles of a charity shop, searching for the perfect canvas of transformation. The choices seemed overwhelming—grand, imposing pieces or diminutive fragments that failed to captivate. Then, serendipity intervened in the form of a wooden CD storage unit adorned with a captivating veneer. It was a humble beginning, but one filled with the promise of metamorphosis.

Opting to dismantle the piece at home became a tactile communion with the wood—a ritual that unfolded as I grappled with the challenges of disassembly. The furniture arrived at the workshop in a partially disassembled state, a testament to the journey it had undertaken. Amidst the fragments of particle board and the intricate veneer, conversations with Mark and Sebastiaion revealed the dual nature of the material—a marriage of particle board and veneer, a fusion of functionality and beauty. This duality beckoned exploration, an invitation to nail down pathways that would reveal the wood's multifaceted character.


                                      



The workshop discussions danced around the movement of a small wooden plank, responding to the unseen forces beneath, reminiscent of the mystifying tales of Ouija boards and the haunting narratives of Wymering Manor. Each nail hammered, each screw turned, echoed with a symphony of sounds that carried echoes of the rhythms once created within the ancient walls of Wymering. The journey of dismantling became a sensory pilgrimage, drawing parallels between the materiality of the furniture and the palpable history embedded in the manor.

As the day drew to a close, the path forward remained shrouded in uncertainty. The form the creation would take was yet to be revealed, but the day's endeavors had etched an indelible connection between the dismantled fragments and the echoes of Wymering Manor. Trusting the process became more than a mantra; it became a guiding force, a whisper urging me to embrace the unfolding narrative. Eager and anticipatory, I awaited the unveiling of the final creation, a testament to the fusion of history, materiality, and the mysterious allure of Wymering Manor.



 



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Breath of The Wymering Manor

Image
  Our anticipation reached its peak as we geared up for a special visit to Wemering Manor, a place that had sparked our curiosity with its captivating stories and beautiful architecture. When we finally arrived, the grandeur of the manor took our breath away, and our discussions naturally gravitated towards its intricate design and the spooky tales that had piqued our interest. During our exploration, a peculiar sight caught my attention—the flickering light at the entrance door. It was something we could only see in videos but not with our own eyes. This added an extra layer of mystery to the atmosphere, and while some of us were a bit hesitant to venture inside, it only added to the intrigue of our visit. As we delved into various activities, the unconventional approach made our experience all the more fascinating. In a blindfolded exercise, where I relied solely on touch and the sense of light, my initial confusion transformed into a heightened awareness of the surroundings. The...
Read more

Seamless Synergy: Merging Past Research into Present Creativity

Image
Reflecting on my past semester's research on repurposing and textile art, the idea of incorporating fishnets into my current project sparked a connection with the wealth of information I had gathered. It was intriguing to delve back into the research material I already possessed and explore how the insights gained could align with and enrich my current conceptual thinking. What unfolded was a fascinating discovery – certain artists from my previous research shared a resonance with the very essence of my current project. As I revisited the research, I couldn't help but draw parallels between my conceptual thinking and the work of these artists. The connection   added an exciting layer to my exploration. It was a testament to the interconnectedness of ideas and how the seeds planted in one research endeavour could bloom into meaningful connections in another. The artists' approaches, materials, and transformative processes mirrored aspects of my own vision for the project, ...
Read more

Room of Requirement

Image
  Embarking on the journey of collecting data with my peers at Wymering Manor, I found myself immersed in a cinematic experience that transcended the mundane. It was like those instances when you watch a film, and later in life, you encounter a situation reminiscent of that cinematic narrative. The resonance between my experiences at Wymering Manor and a profound cinematic connection became evident during our collaborative discussions and the creation of a collective collage. As we delved into conversations about our activities and discoveries within the manor, the collage began to take shape as a visual representation of our shared endeavors. In a moment of contemplation, it struck me – this collective creation bore a striking resemblance to the Room of Requirement in the Harry Potter series. The parallel was not in the physicality, but in the essence of its purpose. In the wizarding world, the Room of Requirement manifests itself when an individual is in dire need. Similarly,...
Read more