The project that I found really interesting and fun is the Dandelion Painting by Jie Qi.

The project is a very elegant and unexpected project. Using microcontrollers, microphones, LEDs, ink, rice paper, fleece, magnets. I am excited to work with simple products to develop a interactive work of art. I am excited to make projects that are interesting and integrate the user.

 

 

 

 

Dear fellow artists,

After looking through several resources for new ways textiles and technologies can merge together I came across this amazing artist named Neri Oxman.  I have attached a link to her TED talk and I have included images of her work.  I have also added Nick Cave’s “Soundsuits.” Nick Cave uses: found objects, toys, instruments, synthetic fabrics, sticks, and an assortment of other textiles to create unique and otherworldly beings.

Neri Oxman’s TED talk:

 

Pictures of Neri Owman and Nick Cave’s artwork:

I look forward to going in this direction of implementing synthetic materials into my sculpture works.

Kind regards,

Andrew James Sapala

www.AJSapala.com