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OED dictionary definitionfinish
bring or come to an end, complete;
to reach the end of a task or race etcconsume all of;
put final touches to;
last stage point where a race etc ends, complete state.
making books
do textiles have specific concerns around the idea of finish?
consider various elements and their relation to finish in the context of textiles.
idea what if any is the role of finish?
are ideas moulded to consider the end results?
How does this effect the process?
choice of materialssilk wool felt paint dye glass paper wood rubber leather plastic ink etc
do certain materials have a finished state?
physical qualities of materialsappearanceweighttexturecoloursize
is there a particular balance in relation to the materials and the factors above?
factors effecting choice
intention - brieffunction - functionalitytimescalebudgetaudience
is it important to know the ‘brief’ to make a judgement around ‘finishedness’?
consider the role of makerviewer
within the context of the criteria you use to evaluate when/if a piece of work has finishedness
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makeri = intentiont = thought processr = realisationu= understanding
viewero = open mind
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PP + M + U + T = F2 2 2
PP = physical presenceM = meaning (intent & readability)U = understanding intentT = taste (target audience)F = finished
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z = tools
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(F1+c1=u)x( - + - )=F1
F = formC = contentU = understandingM = makerV = viewerC = communicationI = interaction
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OED dictionary definitionfinish
bring or come to an end, complete;
to reach the end of a task or race etcconsume all of; put final touches to;
last stage point where a race etc ends, complete state.
Entry: finished Function: adjective Definition: cultivated Synonyms: accomplished, all-around, classic, consummate, cultured, elegant, expert, exquisite, flawless, impeccable, many-sided, masterly, perfected, polished, professional, proficient, refined, skilled, smooth, suave, urbane, versatile Concept: superiority
Entry: completeFunction: adjectiveDefinition: finishedSynonyms: accomplished, achieved, all over, all-embracing, all-inclusive, attained, compassed, concluded, consummate, done, done with, down, effected, ended, entire, executed, fini, finished off, full, full-fledged, home free, perfect, plenary, realised, sweeping, terminated, thoroughConcept: achievement
Entry: finished Function: adjective Definition: complete Synonyms: accomplished, achieved, brought about, ceased, closed, compassed, completed, concluded, consummated, decided, discharged, dispatched, disposed of, done, done for, done with, effected, effectuated, elaborated, ended, entire, executed, final, finalised, fulfilled, full, lapsed, made, over, perfected, performed, realised, resolved, satisfied, settled, sewed up, shut, stopped, terminated, through, tied up, worked out, wound up, wrapped up Concept: completeness
Entry: done Function: adjective Definition: accomplished Synonyms: a wrap, all in, all over, brought about, buttoned up, compassed, complete, completed, concluded, consummated, depleted, done in, done with, down, drained, effected, effete, ended, executed, exhausted, finished, fixed, fulfilled, over, perfected, performed, realised, rendered, set, spent, succeeded, terminated, through, used up, wired, wrought Concept: completeness
is finished an issue ?
can we (do we want to)create a structure/model where finished is not an issue ?
what specific role do the audience have in the completion of a textile?
can/do the audience finish the work ?
physically
spiritually
emotionally
does an idea only succumb to the idea of finish, finished, finishedness within a capitalist structure?
i.e. commodity tradable commercial
dematerialization of object
role of artists/designers skills
process expertslateral thinkingcreative problem solvingmaterial understandingcommunicators
is an object on the journey to what it is?
or
is it is destroyed when it is finished, completed, exhausted - dead ?
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