OBDF Blog Marina Dawson

  Project Update pt.1  This project has now become far more complex than I had originally planned, this week I have been doing research about the Japanese art of paper cutting, 19th century English and French tapestries, and I have been finishing the final model for the laser cutting file. At this point in time, I feel that I am completely happy with my design, I feel that it emulates the overall spirit of the film, it also incorporates several formal elements of a 19th century French tapestry, like a boarder, and most importantly, I believe that it will cut seamlessly on the laser cutter. As previously mentioned, I have also been looking into the art of paper cutting, which originates from Japan. This practice has a rich history that has spanned over hundreds of years, and it is also still a living art. I find it interesting that paper cutting is actually for all ages and skills, with children learning the art in primary school and seniors still enjoying the art and refi...