01 - Spatial Investigations

This investigation expanded my understanding of certain terms by exploring them in word format and translating the idea into an abstract visual through three iterations.

Term: Infinite Space

Iteration 1 - Collage

Through the series of iterations, I explored the idea of many spaces, different sizes, different overlapping areas and different canopies.  I explored this through the natural series of spaces a tree creates, followed by a cloud cover, then the atmosphere.

Iteration 2 - Collage and Section

The collage moves on from iteration one and becomes more abstract.  This is the first iteration of an arbitrary abstract section through the collage.

Iteration 3 - Collage and Section

This is the final iteration of both collage and section.  Both images become abstract illustrations of the idea of infinite space.

Term: Boundary

Iteration 1 - Collage

The definition of boundary originates from the edge of owned land property.  By using the many forms of land boundaries, including land to water, city to mountain range and the Jeffersonian land grid, I created a college of land boundaries.

Iteration 2 - Collage and Section

The collage moves on from iteration one and becomes more abstract.  This is the first iteration of an arbitrary abstract section through the collage.

Iteration 3 - Collage and Section

This is the final iteration of both collage and section.  Both images become abstract illustrations of the idea of boundary.  Through this exploration it is clear that boundary can be physically stopping or simply material change to end one element, and begin another.

Here are some preliminary collages that informed my later decisions:

Infinite Space

Passage of Time

Boundry

Passage of Time