Group Critique

For my thesis I am designing a clothing line in the aspect of casual wear. I want to focus on the urban culture specifically in the area of graffiti. I am looking at those who have preceded in such genres. Shepard Fairey of Obey looks at and worked in many urban areas. I want to show case causal wear showing that art does not have to be viewed on a gallery wall, but can be seen in our clothing and style choices especially because our generation is so style conscious. I will be making screen prints in the area of nautical meets urban wear. I am going to focus on the nautical aspect because of where I grew up and the parts of nautical themes that have always been in my life, and the urban due to the graffiti and pops of color in your face. I got a lot out of my critique. I know my biggest struggle will the hanging and showing of my work. This is an obstacle I must tackle to have it work along with my theme and idea. There were some ideas that people could be wearing some of the designs that I will be showing to impound this idea. I really liked that idea. I also need to figure out a way to make the "line" be somewhat of a theme without looking too dis-jointed or too much the same. I have been doing the technical work this week like ordering shirts, etc. so hopefully this can get me going.