mitchbakerindn: INDN 212

Composition in environment

My composition is a garden sculpture of 'new hope' which symbolises growth and strength. The idea behind my design is that the 3 blades represent strength, growth and hope reaching towards the sky. The natural wood contrasts the old with the new in the perspex lit areas. This symbolises the re-creation of life and birth of a new start for an area so badly affected over the past years. The sculpture sits elegantly yet firm in its ground, giving a feeling of respect and peace to those in its presence.

Photographs of finished composition

Process - Final stages

During the final stages of this build a crucial part to finishing this design concept off well is the covers for the LED lights and recessed slots in the wood. I have chosen to use a purpose made LED Opel perspex which displaces the light better than normal perspex or acrylic. The cut out pieces are also each covered with a frosted silver vinyl which softens the overall look of the panels in contrast with the natural wood.

Process - LED Strips

I have chosen to use LED strips as my light source for this design project as they are long lasting, durable and bright. The LED lights that i have used in my wood are also 100% water proof which is perfect for the situation, as this concept is an outdoor garden sculptural light. They run off a 12v battery which will run continuously for around 12 hours at any time. This design also has the ability to be able to be hooked into mains power with a transformer.

Process - Oil Finish

I decided to finish my wood in a nice Danish Oil rather than a dark stain, this is to bring out the natural grain more than anything, rather than covering up the nice natural colours. Each blade had 3 separate thick coats of oil for a nice consistent finish.