Cecily Hine

The Royal Academy of Arts is displaying a new exhibition, Francis Bacon: Man and Beast. Francis Bacon was a figurative painter who was Irish born; he is well known for his unsettling work. The subject of his work tends to be crucifixions, portraits of popes, self-portraits, and portraits of close friends, to name some examples.… Continue reading Royal Academy of Arts | Francis Bacon: Man and Beast

Materials and Objects display The Materials and Objects display at The Tate Modern explores the work of different artists from a variety of backgrounds and their decisions regarding materials for art. The idea of ‘art materials’ has been challenged through their work. The art displayed is created using industrial and craft processes and materials, ephemera… Continue reading Tate Modern | Materials and Objects

I began researching British Modernism for a research project at UAL. British Modernism is a movement from ‘the early decades of the 20th century which sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life.’ (The Tate). In order to give my research on British Modernism direction, I began researching pieces from… Continue reading British Modernism

The Bauhaus movement started in 1920 until 1934. The movement occurred due to the influence of the German Bauhaus school founded by Walter Gropius. The aim of the school was to rebuild society after World War ll. The ethos behind designs created by the school focused on necessity and functionality in order to create change… Continue reading Bauhaus

The Art Nouveau movement refers to a period in time during 1890-1920. This movement can be recognised by its use of natural materials and silhouettes, ashy colours, and botanical elements. Below is an example of interior design / architecture during this period by Ödön Lechner, a Hungarian architect. The building is the Museum of Applied… Continue reading Art Nouveau

Modernism in interior design can be seen between 1880 and 1940. The movement can be characterised by moving away from the use of traditional materials such as wood, and the increasing use of industrial materials such as glass and concrete. Examples of significant modernist architects include: Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Pictured… Continue reading Modernism

I visited Kew Gardens in order to further my research for project 05. I was particularly interested in finding out more about Kew Gardens seed collection and the Millenium seed bank. Seed collection is particularly relevant to my work for project 05 due to the client being involved with this research. From my visit I… Continue reading Kew Gardens

I’ve always loved the idea of the mutability of things…Nothing is forever… There’s an inherent instability about how objects work in space.” – Edmund De Waal I first came across the work of Edmund De Waal when reading an article by House and Garden; his work was featured in the hallway of a London townhouse.… Continue reading Edmund De Waal

The details are not details. They make the design ” – Charles Eames   Since commencing my studies at Chelsea College of Art and Design, my design practice has been developed by each project. Every project includes research which increases the exposure to world renowned architects and designers, whose work acts as a demonstration of successfully… Continue reading Design Inspiration: Charles Eames