Working the Magic
With an emphasis on design inspired by pre-cinema optical toys for my MA creative practice I wanted explore the theme of hidden geometry and changing perspectives.
This theme originated from my son’s need for glasses as a young child and his experience of distorted vision. Using playful investigation and experimentation I have explored ideas of reflection, refraction, and projection. I have used a Positive Design approach, and tested ideas and materials including acrylic, glass mirror, resin, and wood along with light to produce a final body of work called ‘Optical Curiosities’ that encourage the art of playfulness and wellbeing or mindfulness.
![Libby Lawrence-Fielden 3](https://online-exhibitions.hca.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/libby-lawrence-fielden-4.png)
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![Libby Lawrence-Fielden 1](https://online-exhibitions.hca.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/libby-lawrence-fielden-2-555x740.jpg)
![Libby Lawrence-Fielden](https://online-exhibitions.hca.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/libby-lawrence-fielden-555x740.jpg)
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