Archive for May, 2010

MURALS, A PUBLIC INTERACTIVE ART/DESIGN

The Mural in DANSE’ARTES starting, the paint workshop on the beautiful African soil. Murals are really interesting activity since it involves so many actors in very different roles. The project here in Maputo has developed in interesting directions. I am writing reflections about the project. I have listed the main factors to reflect on: A […]

May 21, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN  Comments Closed

DANSE’ARTE IN MOZAMBIQUE, A NEW VENTURE

The empty site of DANSE’ARTE with only the residence house already built. They are starting the construction of the theatre next week. Rejao is muraling the house now. Culture (and industry) is developing very fast here in Mozambique. I have only known the place roughly 3 years and I see fundamental changes since the time […]

May 17, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: PONDERINGS  Comments Closed

MURAL PROJECT IN ISAC

Photos from the first day activity, presentations and critique. The students made their proposals and had critique from the teachers and guests. The bottom photo shows the 4 gables on the blackboard that have been selected for painting. Gilles and Cecilie also gave a good presentation of their work and methods. Now we are well […]

May 16, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN, ISAC - KHiO  Comments Closed

ISAC STARTING TO LOOK LIKE ART SCHOOL

The new school has started to look like an art school with 3 dimensional model making in art and a very interesting production of modules in design. Lots of card and paper and glue. A normal first year activity. Now this week we start a mural project, something that the Mozambicans are very used to, […]

May 12, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN  Comments Closed

DESIGN STUDENT IN ISAC WITH PRESENTATION

Sat through a simple project presentation today, with product development, two dimensional planning and three dimensional model making. Lovely work Tweet This Post

May 10, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: DESIGN  Comments Closed

RICHARD SEYMOUR ABOUT DESIGN AND BUSINESS

Richard Seymour who talks about design practice. Richard is often great fun to listen to, although his angle has been more on the commercial side than I would like, – but he is turning like so many designers are in today’s environmental and economic crisis. Tweet This Post

May 9, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: DESIGN  No Comments