Early this January I took a trip to New York with my university.
There was a basic itinerary but the idea was to plan my own days and do
what I wanted to do. On the first night we went to the Empire State
Building just as it was turning night. By the time we got up to the
viewing level it was dark but I could see all the lights on the ground
and buildings. It was so beautiful and so high up, the amount of
coloured lights, shapes and structures I could see, it was such a sight
and not something I will ever forget.
I also saw the Statue of Liberty which was again so beautiful. I can’t believe how close I have been to such a famous icon, it was an amazing experience. As well as seeing the sights I also took a trip to Premier Vision, a large textile trading fair, it was an interesting and valuable involvement. I now have a better understanding of how business is conducted, and it was inspiring walking around the stalls seeing what fabrics are being sold at this time. With being a contemporary practitioner, trends are not something that often come into my work so I don’t think I took from it the same as a commercial designer would, but I still find it an exciting experience that I am so pleased I took part in.
Another thing that I saw was MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) which I very much enjoyed. As well as seeing new contemporary arts I saw many famous pieces too, including Van Gogh, Klimt, Picasso and one of my favourite artists Niki De Saint Phalle, which was very exciting. I also went to the Natural History Museum where I saw a piece on the suffragettes and bought a cushion saying ‘votes for women’, which makes me very happy as I often have a feminist approach.
I went to Central Park, walked the Highline, went shopping and went to Brooklyn, all of which I enjoyed very much. I can’t say what I enjoyed most, as it was all so amazing and a lot to take in, but I can say I am really glad I went, although I had some troubles adjusting and being out of my comfort zone. I think ultimately I did very well, and I now have some amazing memories.
I also saw the Statue of Liberty which was again so beautiful. I can’t believe how close I have been to such a famous icon, it was an amazing experience. As well as seeing the sights I also took a trip to Premier Vision, a large textile trading fair, it was an interesting and valuable involvement. I now have a better understanding of how business is conducted, and it was inspiring walking around the stalls seeing what fabrics are being sold at this time. With being a contemporary practitioner, trends are not something that often come into my work so I don’t think I took from it the same as a commercial designer would, but I still find it an exciting experience that I am so pleased I took part in.
Another thing that I saw was MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) which I very much enjoyed. As well as seeing new contemporary arts I saw many famous pieces too, including Van Gogh, Klimt, Picasso and one of my favourite artists Niki De Saint Phalle, which was very exciting. I also went to the Natural History Museum where I saw a piece on the suffragettes and bought a cushion saying ‘votes for women’, which makes me very happy as I often have a feminist approach.
I went to Central Park, walked the Highline, went shopping and went to Brooklyn, all of which I enjoyed very much. I can’t say what I enjoyed most, as it was all so amazing and a lot to take in, but I can say I am really glad I went, although I had some troubles adjusting and being out of my comfort zone. I think ultimately I did very well, and I now have some amazing memories.
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