When the kite was finally finished being prepped, I went out to fly it with assistance from a friend. This didn't go well. There was simply not enough wind that day to get the job done, and with repeated falls, the kite was ultimately destroyed. On to other things, for the moment.
I managed to find some wood to install the work on, and photograph it on. Final documentation will hopefully involve white walls. I'd install on the walls here, but they're concrete and I'd rather not wreck walls as a visitor. Wood will have to do for now.
Prior to mounting
Prepping the wall
Installed
One out of two isn't bad, right? Well, the next day I guess it got REALLY windy - and remember how the studio is missing a roof and also has some open walls? Well, let's just say I wish I saved the kite for this day to try and fly. The entire studio had all my stuff all over the floor or objects had found new homes out in the hallways due to the wind.
There goes a solid few days of around the clock work, but I'm glad I brought plastic glue with me (I almost didn't pack it)!
After the patch job - not too bad actually (till you get close)
I decided to go with a white background this time on the new piece, as opposed to my usual black. I've always preferred black for its instant contrast with most colors you put next to it, and for its incredible mirror like finish when used on plexiglass. But after spending near 24 hour days in the studio, you start to really question your decisions as to whether they really are purely aesthetic or if they have hidden value to you. I figured using the opposite of black would be a good way to find out what really holds me to the black, if anything at all.
That same night, I decided to get dinner at midnight. The good thing about Hong Kong is that there is always somewhere to get food, no matter the time of the day. I ended up eating here alone :( (but it was really good)!
The next day I completed the coats of white, added some vinyl in, began to peel back the tape and layers of protective coverings, and then... disaster! The white somehow mixed with the marker that I had used underneath, totally spoiling the fresh appearance I had in mind! It's hard to see in the pictures unless you look closely.
That's officially oh for three now. Many people probably think white/red piece is fine, but those who know me know that it is not. But that's alright, because tomorrow is a new day and I can't do anything except grow. Seeing the pieces next to each other now really says a lot to me in terms of aesthetics and feel. I'll have to ponder what's next for the wall pieces over the next few days. In the mean time, I've begun to construct my own kite due to the failing of the last attempt - gotta love zip ties and acrylic!
As as modern as Hong Kong is, it can be very difficult to find supply for whatever it is in life you may need - but once you find it, it's amazing. I went searching for fabrics for the kite and found this, thanks to a recommendation from a studio mate. Certain streets are covered in nothing but fabric samples and rolls. I'm new to the fabric thing, but fabric artists would probably be in a state of glee if they saw this.
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