David Ogle workshop

David Ogle lets spaces and environments influence his work. Using quite simple materials in a technical manner, he creates really unusual light installations. He uses meters of fishing wire and UV lighting in such a way that it almost creates a space within a space. I really liked how light was the main ingredient in his work, and by projecting the UV raise at a particular angle he could create long linear lines of detail.

He also demonstrated how he develops his ideas through drawing. He creates rules in his drawing, instructions and restrictions, however the outcome is striking. One image in particular showed David repeating circles, the drawing itself was over a meter long. The outcome was really organic, and the shapes were so interesting it was quite unbelievable it was only made up of circles. 

We also took part in a short workshop which really allowed me to think about the materials I was using. We were able to manipulate fairly low cost materials and create something on a large scale. I collaborated with a fellow textile student and we started to play around with neon shot glasses, neon straws, glow sticks and el wire. We began to think about the space that we would situate our manipulated materials. We decided to use a floor grid; the metal bars created illusions with the el wire underneath. Although it was only a small example, I could visualise it as flooring, possibly underneath glass, or even keeping the grid incorporated in the design.