Anila Quayyum Agha

Anila Quayyum Agha is a mixed media artist whom has create's elaborate projection cube. This particular piece is names 'intersections'. The cube is made up of large panels of laser cut wood, and is based upon Islamic patterns found in sacred places of worship. 

This idea of light projection links directly to the work I am doing at the moment. I stumbled across this artist, and I am so happy that I did, as it has given my work much more reference, and I can now picture my ideas and samples in a gallery space. I have thoroughly enjoyed using the laser cutter and I know that I could use it as a tool for my future projects and challenge myself with more complicated designs and structures. 

Astrid Krogh

Astrid Krogh uses optic strands to weave large tapestries which glow and illuminate in a rainbow of colours. She is influenced by natural sun light, and creates contemporary light installations to portray this. 

I have been keen to use light or projection in my samples, and this artist has really inspired me to try optic strands. During my group tutorial, I pinned Astrid Krogh's work up on my wall. My tutor commented on her work, and advised me of a website to visit that sells neon, luminous wire. I have now placed an order for three metres, in varied colours, and I'm going to begin to develop my ideas and samples to incorporate these.