Personally, I am on a bit of a health kick at the moment. As such I have started running and to do this I downloaded the Nike Running app. This records everything about your run. Where you ran, the distance, the time, your fastest mile, the calories you burn its very handy. But what I am interested in for my project is the fact that it maps out where you ran and you can look back on this and see. I couldn't help but see the characteristics that arose within this map. they are very reminiscent of drawings. And the way that I have ran and the way that the app has recorded it, is quite painterly as well. I think these will make fantastic drawings. I also have started drawing these and am going to compile an on going book of my running journeys. You may also notice the colour gradient change within the lines, this is based on how fast you are running, I really want to include this within a series of drawings because I find it very interesting. The act of this line, when I hav drawn it, will resemble so much more than just a run or journey. But the sheer determination, power and will a human can have over their body. Reiterating that you are in control of your body and your physical appearance. Raising the questions of identity and personality, which I don't want to delve into too deeply yet. I want to focus on the journey aspect as I really like where I can see this project heading.
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