Context of Practice 2: Visual Developments

The new topic of investigation; being home video, has led to further visual developments in my sketchbook. I have recently made a transition in the way I use sketchbooks, I now attempt to make a more efficient use of the space available, rather than wasting paper needlessly.

The initial studies are based upon both the exterior and interior details of VCRs. I find the diversity of the internal machinery and components highly interesting, when exposed they appear pseudo-organic.

My current idea revolves around creating a series of detailed exploded diagram-like illustrations, outlining the development of the home media throughout time. I think the high density of detail would enable me to intertwine contextual references within the imagery. Colour may be used to refer to the common aesthetic of the time, such as loud contrasting colours to denote the 1990s.