In case you couldn't figure out what this picture is... its a pineapple. But not just any pineapple, a pineapple that has be specifically selected among the many others surrounding it. Alike all special fruits, it is only a matter of time before this delicious pineapple is gobbled down. Aside from its extra ordinary taste, the outer layer of the pineapple provides an amazing textural pattern. To define the term pattern: it is forms, shapes, lines, colours, textures, or symbols that move across a surface in a recurring sequence (p. 142).
What really inspired me to take a picture of the patterns on a fruit is the element of it being a unique pattern created by nature alone. I find that man made patterns are not distinctive from one another, whereas patterns form by nature is not repetition of with one another and is naturally formulated according to the process of nature. Not only are the patterns apparent, but the texture has a particular flow and shapes. The 3D texture is important to pinpoint since it plays a vital role for keeping the inside of the fruit fresh. Although we come across many different patterns in our urban settings, the natural ones are usually the ones that are WOWed! and noticed.
Growing up creating patterns was the ideal activity for children because it allows open-ended thinking instead of a fixed activity. From what I can remember the first type of pattern my teachers introduced to me is the patterns we see on a butterfly. I still remember designing our own butterfly patterns with different coloured paint on paper and folding it in half to create a rhythm of motion of different colours and designs. Even today I find when working with children that the most enjoyment comes from creating patterns with different materials, colours and objects.
What really inspired me to take a picture of the patterns on a fruit is the element of it being a unique pattern created by nature alone. I find that man made patterns are not distinctive from one another, whereas patterns form by nature is not repetition of with one another and is naturally formulated according to the process of nature. Not only are the patterns apparent, but the texture has a particular flow and shapes. The 3D texture is important to pinpoint since it plays a vital role for keeping the inside of the fruit fresh. Although we come across many different patterns in our urban settings, the natural ones are usually the ones that are WOWed! and noticed.
Growing up creating patterns was the ideal activity for children because it allows open-ended thinking instead of a fixed activity. From what I can remember the first type of pattern my teachers introduced to me is the patterns we see on a butterfly. I still remember designing our own butterfly patterns with different coloured paint on paper and folding it in half to create a rhythm of motion of different colours and designs. Even today I find when working with children that the most enjoyment comes from creating patterns with different materials, colours and objects.
References
Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar
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