My Own Cardboard Structure

5th Sept 2011
Inspired by Speed and Whiteread's, we constructed this structure from just cardboard and masking tape. Our aim was to start with an igloo shape, and spontaneously build up. The viewer was taken on a journey through the two openings and we tried to give it some permanence by adding homely touches such as a satellite and a letter box.

Rachel Whiteread

http://www.luhringaugustine.com/artists/rachel-whiteread#
Rachel Whiteread explores architectural space by making extravagant casts, solidifying the air within the negative space. Such as House 1993 which was a mid-terrace with cement before it was demolished.

Emily Speed

http://www.emilyspeed.co.uk/
In particular Emily Speed's works called Inhabitant and Cabanon really intrigued me, as her cardboard structures seem to exist only in an in between state, where its hard to decide if its hard built or half derelict. I love how she highlights how man strives to create a permanence and legacy, which can act as a metaphor for our internal selves.