It was suggested that I look at the work of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, particularly their preliminary sketches for the application of their large scale installations. These two artists wrapped architecture and natural elements in fabric on an unprecedented scales and because of this their designs needed precise planning through detailed drawings.
In the above examples of their sketches before the application of their ideas we can see that they have recreated the chosen environment perhaps by drawing their designs over pictures of it or even tracing it. They have also considered what the final piece would look like and how it would be applied from different angles. This reference showed me ways i could illustrate my ideas without having to create the final finished piece because obviously with the time available this was never really going to happen. However their work gave me ideas of how I could present my surface design ideas to prospective clients, showing mockups that take into account all aspects of the surrounding environment in inventive ways. I therefore to use similar techniques to Christo and Jeanne-Claude when constructing my design, tracing over photographs of the chose building and considering the environment around it. This will not only help me to visually represent my ideas and understand how they would work but it would also aid me in explaining them to others.
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