Eliph Hadert

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Finished result

Here is a step by step process of how I create gelli prints. Don’t mind the minecraft mug 🙂

I use a roller to spread the first layer of paint evenly over the silicon slab, called gelli. Using the roller ensures an even layer of paint is distributed over the surface.

Pressing my hands against the paper, I am transferring a print out of a pattern against the gelli. I want this bold image to be featured on my gelli print. Using images with high black and white contrast leave an excellent impression behind in the paint.

The patterned image is peeled back and revealed to have left an impression upon the gelli. I think it looks good!

More layers of paint are then applied to the gelli print, this time a bold golden yellow and a soft blue. I chose the yellow paint as it made me think of bees and their hives. The pattern I chose is like the geometric design of honeycomb, also it has floral shapes within it. I love the colour blue too and have been using it a lot in my gelli prints, so I wanted to try out a new shade to see how it would come out.

I then added watercolour paper on top and pressed a roller to the gelli, rolling it over the paper to transfer the image over. I was excited to see the results.

Here is the finished product.

Gelli printing set up

My gelli printing set up. I have a rectangular block of clear silicon gelli to spread paint onto, which is what is used for printing. I have a box of lots of acrylic paints in, full of lots of different colours. There are rollers used to distribute the paint over the gelli, print offs of bold patterns to press onto the gelli and wipes used to clean up the gelli after the printing is complete.

To put my leadership skills into practice, I have been planning on running a gelli printing workshop at Speak Out, a charity that specialises in learning disability advocacy in Brighton and Hove.

In this workshop, I will help others learn how to create their own gelli prints with the techniques and materials I have used.

This workshop gives me great opportunity to utilise my knowledge and leadership skills. I have experience in running workshops and art classes, so I am confident and excited in doing it.

At the start of the project, I chose three types of leadership; charismatic, collaborative and inclusive leadership.

Keeping charismatic leadership in mind, I am determined to help people to feel comfortable and welcome, which is the atmosphere I want to create in my printing class.

By hosting an art club, I intent on creating a welcoming environment. As I’ll be teaching people the skills and techniques needed for gelli printing, I want everyone involved to feel included and confident in their work.

I am determined to create an inclusive environment for everyone involved, as inclusivity is also one of my leadership styles.

Me at my laptop

Print outs of patterns

Here I am, editing some photos I took over the weekend in preparation for up coming gelli prints.

I visited Eastbourne this weekend and was very inspired by lots of interesting metalwork on the pier. I took lots of photos and I am excited to put my findings into my art.

Heres a sneak preview!

Opulent hedge maze

Beautiful garden

Hedge garden

Going around the palace itself was awesome, though going outside and getting to see beautiful gardens was a whole new experience. A multi level sensory experience, I was immediately taken by the scent of fresh basil and mint. The loved hearing birds singing, contrasting with the sound of the gravel underfoot. The sun was shining brightly and warmly and there were so many pretty flowers and trees, it was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy my surroundings with my friends.

Incredible Tudor dining hall

Stained glass windows and Biblical tapestry

Continuing with my day at Hampton Court, I felt very inspired by the colours and textures shown in the portraits that were all around the palace. The fabrics on the furniture and drapery were amazing, especially the massive tapestries depicting scenes from stories in the Bible.

Here’s a picture of some of the tapestries, showing their sheer size and amazing colours that contrasted beautifully with the detailed wooden ceiling. This picture was taken in one of the biggest rooms in the palace, the dining room.

Incredible palace chapel ceiling

Palace chapel

On Sunday 15th March, I went to Hampton Court, one of King Henry VIII’s palaces. I’d never gone there before so I was really excited.

One of the rooms I was especially impressed by was the palace’s chapel. Getting to see the incredible shapes in the ceiling reminded me of the honeycomb structure from a beehive. I enjoyed observing the richness of the blue paintwork and intricate woodwork.

Such a sight reminded me of an article from the National Geographic magazine, where bees in France in 2012 had been consuming remnants of colourful sweets, which had made the honey and their hives change into other colours, including blue, green and red.

It made me really think that life and art often imitate each other!

I have helped and starred in a short film for Carousels exhibition, ‘Postcards for my seaside town’.

I also have my Starlings picture on display at Worthing Museum in the Figments art show ‘Another Sussex’.

Looking at Starlings over the railing. free motion embroidery

This work will be part of the Exhibition ‘Another Sussex’ which opens Saturday 28th of  March. On the 18th of June we will have a big celebration of the exhibition and Midsomer.

Inclusive Leadership. I like to make sure that everyone feels included, especially in discussions, planning and group work.

Collaborative leadership. I like connecting with people and working together. I like to make people feel included and involved at all times.

I like being with people and connecting with them. I enjoy making new friends and sharing experiences. I like making my art relatable to others, as I base my work on memories and experiences.

In our last session in Syncing space we were challenged to think about what kind of leader we are, I found this difficult.

I chose Charismatic – a friendly and sociable person, I know how to connect with people on an interpersonal level and that translates into my art. I make art that is relatable to everyone, as I base it off of your memories and experiences. I don’t always want to be the centre of attention though and aren’t always super comfortable with the spotlight.

Collaborative – connecting with the charismatic nature, I enjoys being with people and working together. I always work better in a group, its just more fun that way.

Inclusive – I makes sure that everyone gets involved and feels included in discussions, planning and group work.

This is a photo of the art studio I use

Hello and welcome to my Syncing Space.

I am writing this from Figment arts studio space in Brighton. I come to this space every other friday to have a cup of tea and chat with other neurodivergent artists, sometimes I even make art here. Usually I like to see what other people are upto as we all do different art mediums and different subjects.

It’s a bit empty today as of people are working to prepare for a local film festival called Oska Bright which is all Autistic and Learning Disabled Filmmakers!