Have you ever did mark marking when you were a child? But have you done it using only black and white paint or ink? I thought it would not be attractive, but it brings mark making into a different perspective.
For this assignment, we have to create a final book of mark markings in any type of black or white paper. We can include collages or any pattern. My book that I have an idea about links to my research. I felt that I need some of my exploration of mark makings to be included and a book mock-up construction that I have designed before and use it to bind my book.
I have decided to do 10 exploration of mark makings. I have used a variety of medias.
From top left to bottom right:
- Sponge markings using black paint
- Tied up strings markings using black paint
- Spray paint cap markings using white paint
- Carrot peel markings using black ink
From top left to bottom right:
- Spray paint markings using gold paint
- Comb markings using black paint
- Carrot slice markings using white paint
- Ink splash using black+grey paint
From top center to bottom right:
- Sandpaper Foliage using 2B pencil
- Rough sponge surface markings using black paint
- Fingerprints markings using black ink
Then, I did three mock up books using recycled paper. I tried different design of Japanese binding by sewing. I learned some from the Internet since I have not done this before. Then I designed one myself using the skills I have learned.
Left to right:
Later on, I tried a different technique of mark marking: marbling. I used both white and black A5 papers and produce different patterns of marbling. Then, I tried to weaving the marbling together with a plain black and white paper. Instead of only on white and black surface, I even tried weaving both aluminium foil and white paper. It shows a big difference in the colour and texture.
At the same time, I tried subtraction and addition cut out on 5×5 cm black squares. Then on a marbling base as well. I include this technique in my final book.
These are the marbling I did before weaving. Before I managed to do marbling confidently, I tried out different coloured marbling using gloss ink.
Subtraction
With Marbling Base
Addition
With marbling base
Final Mark Marking Book
After completing this assignment, I have learned that I love to do this kind of abstract project. I learned new techniques and skills in weaved design and the book mock-up construction. When I first received this assignment, I thought it would be boring because we are only using black and white mediums. However, throughout the assignment, I felt that it was really fun and exciting.