Author: Jingru Jia
About the Subject When I started observing fences – sketching their shapes – I became interested in the emotions each one evoked. These observations led to a deeper question: Why do fences work? I depict these fences through painting, capturing the feelings they evoke in me, those fences communicate without words. Taller fences feel oppressive, […]
As part of my research, I conducted interviews with six local residents, documenting their background and height, while inquiring about their perceptions of different types of fences. My goal was to create a direct and visual connection between these perceptions and the physical characteristics of fences. To achieve this, I expanded on my initial methods […]
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Unit1 Brief 01-Development
First, I conducted an analysis of my writing structure. This helped me clarify the direction of my research and identify what specific information I needed to gather. By organizing my thoughts this way, I can not only better structure my research but also introduce critical questions and seek answers related to my theme. Next, I […]
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Unit1 Brief 01-Drawing
After those experiments, I sought to further explore the Constructivist aesthetic of these fences through vector drawing. This approach wasn’t focused on their functionality or height but instead served as a way to abstract their visual composition. Vector drawing allowed me to distill and emphasize the geometric and structural features of the fences, shifting my […]
During the documentation process, I realized that my perspective as someone standing outside the fences differs significantly from the experience of those inside. By imagining myself in their position, I discovered that fences oscillate between providing a sense of protection and evoking feelings of imprisonment. As the fences grow taller, the psychological gap between the […]
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Unit1 Brief 01-Photography
Over the course of this week, I conducted an observation of Copenhagen street environments, where certain fences captured my attention. What I find particularly intriguing about these structures is how alterations in their height and openness can evoke a spectrum of emotional responses, oscillating between a sense of protection and one of confinement.