School of Fine Art Sculpture & Environmental Art
Kirsty Walker
My practice primarily focuses on the layering of organic shapes, harmonising bright colours and repetitive compositions. Through these forms and visuals, I explore the links between the 2-dimensional form and the 3-dimensional form. Taking influence from Brutalist theory and architecture, I constructed the shapes seen on the wallpaper and fabric by hand using the process of screen printing. These patterns are repeated throughout the materials where each fabric has its own unique pattern created on the day.
Alternating Interiors was created through an active practice, where the placement of the shapes and choice of colours were chosen in the moment. I let the months of experimentation guide me through the final moments and use my energy, atmosphere and environment to influence the final outcome. These methods and materials shape my work in the form of an installation, one that leads the viewer through a range of viewpoints. There is always a different perspective to be seen, whether that’s standing under the trapeze and looking above at the tallest curve or sitting underneath the lowest curve where the texture and material of the wallpaper dominate our view. The viewpoints change our understanding of how we interact with the sculpture and encourage us to playfully explore the space it occupies.