Problem solving with my 2nd baby clothes piece
This video documents around four to six weeks of development and problem-solving. In the early stages, I was trying to create enough contrast for the face-to-face figures to stand out, but I realised the background had become too harsh and was competing with the forms. My intention was always to create a softer, subtle tone, similar to the gentle shadow behind an object, rather than a strong graphic contrast. I initially experimented with lilac and pink tones because I wanted the background to suggest the feeling of a baby blanket, but the colours still felt too intense. The breakthrough came when I decided to cover the entire surface with fabric. Using calico around the edges and a baby blanket through the centre immediately softened the piece and gave it a more cohesive feel. The dusty mauve-grey tone of the blanket then became the inspiration for the final background colour. Mixing this shade was surprisingly difficult because it sits close to an off-white and required only tiny amo...
