Execution Square

Photographer: Hrair Sarkissian 

Exhibition: Execution Squares 

Museum: Level 3, Tate Modern, London Southbank 

After taking advantage of the two floors of free exhibtion space in the Tate I thought I would take some time to document some of the brilliant and breath taking work I saw. 

Hrair Sarkissian uses photography to document Squares in Syria used for public execution. Syrian executions usually take place at 4.30am and then the bodies are left on view of the public untill around 9.30 am. 

Sarkissian was 11 when he first saw a dead body hanging after execution whilst on his way to school. Haunted by this experience he aims to use his photography to erase the memory and confirm these bodies no longer exist.

"I saw them and this image, it’s never gone away from my memory."

Me x5

Live tests for a self initiated topic entitled 'difference'.

UFO part/ Upside Down Television

15:56, mysterious looking object appears  outside the Graphic Design department. Any suggestions as to what said object could be are welcome. 

A Prestigious Award

Not sure what the criteria was, but clearly this table is well worth the award... 

About Me

       

Design Hoard aims to collect and store useful sources of design information such as museum visits, websites, talks and books. The blog is also used as an 'online concept book' to present quick pieces of work or visual concepts. Essentially we love to 'hoard'design. 

A bit 'About Me'

Q&A

Name: Helen Tartaglia 

Places/Situations I have ideas in: Mainly busy places where I have time to think and observe such as restaurants or cafes. However, most of my ideas come from places where I am designing or observing others work such as museums or just being at home at my desk.

Things I wont miss about home: It would probably take a lot less time if I told you what I would miss about my home town! However, I have composed a small list below.

1. The large collection of Poundlands and charity shops 

2. The pigeons in the precinct

3. My Mum nagging me about turning of lights and opening curtains (although I probably will miss my Mum)

4. The 'Abingdon accent' that turns my name from Helen to Ellen

5. The fact everyone seems to know everyone and is, in one way or another, related to everyone!

In ten years time I will be: Living in London/New York and working for one of the top design agencies.  

Ten Key Facts About Me 

1. I have lived in Abingdon Upon Thames my whole life                          

2. I have never eaten Marmite 

3. I have a fear of snakes

4.When I was 6 I wanted to be a fine artist or a vet
5. I have an obsession with writing things on post it notes 

6. My first word was 'No'

7. My old school uniform was green and orange 

(voted the worst uniform in Oxfordshire)

8. I'm part Italien 

9. We were the first Italian family in Gloucester in 1906 

10. The new Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi is a distant cousin 

Pinterest Board of the Month- SEPTEMBER

Pinterest Board for September 2013

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I was inspired by this board for its range of medias, in particular the use of photomontage and ink. I  felt it was a useful resource for looking at a medium we wouldn't usually class as 'Graphic Design'. Often I find the best and most innovative ideas come from looking at unexpected sources of inspiration. 

Pinterest Board of the Month

Pinterest board for July/ August 

click the image to find me on Pinterest!

What particularly interested me when creating this pinterest board was the stories behind each of the covers. In one way or another Musician and Artist came together to infuse their ideas. Some were made up of political and social ideas, for example Jamie Reid's 'God Save The Queen', whilst others like the album Elegy by The Nice's were totally handmade with near enough no computer technology involvement. 

HORT- Booka Shade Album Cover

Hypnosis- Elegy, The Nice's album cover