I found the 'Weaving the Future' exhibition (see yesterday) absolutely fascinating in its content and very inspiring too. With the sun streaming through the roof lights onto the varied exhibits, there was lots of scope for abstract-type photos and I could have stayed forever, looking and experimenting. Here are a few of the shots I took that I liked.
The pink sheets are punched cards that drive textile looms and tell the machinery how to create the pattern. These are from a local carpet factory.
The storage boxes set into the walls are relics of the past, when the roof space was a weaving shed. The faded, peeling paint and the shadow patterns attracted me.
These are some of the innovative fabrics that were displayed: light but strong fibres that could be used for insulation or load bearing. The honeycomb construction in the bottom picture makes for a very strong fabric that could be used for strengthening in buildings or bridges. I liked the effect of them set against the faded paint on the mill's walls.
Very appealing photos. Abstract photos are actually "abstract" in the truest sense of the word, I've always thought. By getting in tight you are abstracting the patterns from their contextual setting. Abstract painting started off along similar lines but now means something different.
ReplyDeleteGreat abstract photos with an interesting subject.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous pics, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteCrisp new and flowing forms against old solid crumbling walls...great combination of textures and design llines!
ReplyDeleteGood photos. I could stare at the first one all day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, especially the third.
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