We are require to look into a topic, then do a research on it. This is to draft and learn research skills that might be helpful in future.
The topic that i have selected is about the Rangoli tradition. To make research on rangoli, the topic that i have selected is to explore an alternative way to make a rangoli.
What is Rangoli?
Rangoli is
a Hindu traditional or folk art, which is generally drawn or created on the
floor on some festive occasions. This ancient art of colours is believed to be
originated from the Indian state Maharashtra, from where it get gradually
dispersed in the rest of the country. Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and
most pleasing art forms of Hindus, is comprised of two words, 'rang' meaning
'color' and 'aavalli' meaning colored creepers' or 'row of colors'. Rangoli
basically comprises of the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or
the floor of the house, using finely ground white powder along with different
colors. Numerous households in the Indian subcontinent make use of Rangoli
designs for decorating the courtyard of their house.
As
the world grew with drastic changes, this tradition has changes too. Present
day Rangoli are totally different from what it is introduced. Stencil is
already a method of making rangoli. It is also followed by the countries that
brought up this tradition. This causes from the daily activities of human which
is chasing money. To make the process easier, the mould is placed on a surface
and the colour are spread all over. As the latest method of a Rangoli, stickers
are found. This method is much easier than the stencil. The sticker are can be
easily found at shops. So now, the use of coloured powder, rice flour and the
other basic materials are still had been decreased, not totally vanished,
because in certain part of the country, the old tradition are preferred to be
applied.
The
question is… Can Rangoli displayed on floors or surfaces by using projection
devices?
Preliminary
Data
A
previous research of Rangoli were carried out, it was a discussion on how
rangoli reflect in South Asia. The researcher is some unknown students from a
medical background (researcher’s name not stated). The research and survey done
actually not about the rangoli, it was about the community, culture and health.
Discussion for the research was, what activity might get women to interact each
other. In the progress of this research, rangoli making activity were held by
the medical students. Interactive between participants were mainly noted. Other
than that, the research is to explore that rangoli as a healthy activity in
life. Here, it is clear that the research mainly done for the community and
health.
No other researches were done on
rangoli. This might due to the depth of the rangoli and the uncompleted history
of it.
Experimental
Design and Method
Research
for the alternative starts with experimentation. As the idea of alternative. A
frame is needed to place it on the spot light. Next, experiment started by
making frames in 22.3cm x 22.3cm size.
Image
1
For the screen platform, a plastic
transparent cover sheet are attached on the frame. This type of sheet are for
light penetration. For a clear projection, transparent cover sheet is the best material
other than the Perspex.
Image
2. Transparent cover sheet
Image
3
To make a detailed design of rangoli on the
cover sheet, few materials and tools are examined either a mark making tool or
any other material such as coloured paper. A plastic transparent coloured paper
is not perfect for the projection. Mark making tools such as coloured marker
pens experimented on transparent cover sheet. The texture and imbalanced marks
of the ink is not suitable for the display process.
Image 4. (Experimentation)
Image 5.(Result)
For
the last experimentation, coloured plastic wrapping papers were examined for
the rangoli colours. This thin plastic sheet is too sensitive and turns to soft
when glued on the plastic cover sheet.
Image
6. Coloured transparent wrapping paper.
Image
7
Image 8. (Experimentation)
Image 9
Image 10. (Result)
This transparent wrapping papers is
not a perfect material too. It becomes very soft after applying glue or any
liquid substances.
Conclusion
After a thorough experimentation,
projection method of a Rangoli is not a perfect way to display Rangoli. The
sticker and the stencil methods are the other alternative way to make a
Rangoli. Other than these methods, rangoli are not perfect to be displayed by projection
method. This experimentation faces failure due to the material that need to be
transmitted as colour. The basic materials are the best way to make a Rangoli
design. Other than that, stickers and the stencil methods are the best
alternative for the rangoli. In future,
the rangoli tradition might exist or might not. This might be the reason of no
other researchers explore on other alternative ways of rangoli.
References
Webpages:
1. Madhuri,
m. (2010) D’source: rangoli. Bombay.
[Online] Available from: http://www.dsource.in/resource/rangoli/materials-used-for-making-rangolis/index.html
[Accessed 8 September 2014]
2. (2012)
Cultural india: indian art: rangoli. [Online]
Available from: http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/rangoli/index.html [Accessed
8 September 2014]
3.
(2013)
Jolly events : rangoli-5 must know facts.
[Online] Available from: http://jollyeventz.com/blog/5-must-know-facts-about-rangoli/ [Accessed
10 September 2014]
4.
Suresh,
G.(2007) Secrets behind
rangoli-traditional indian art. India. [Online] Available from: http://sureshg.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/secrets-behind-rangoli-%E2%80%93-traditional-indian-art/ [Accessed
10 September 2014]
Images:
Figure 1:
Rangoli made of flowers
[Online]
Figure 2:
Rangoli
made of flowers [Online]
Figure 3:
Rangoli made of rice powder.
[Online] Available from: http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/65/a1/b865a1fd8c0e093dec91260b6e0e920e.jpg
Figure 4:
Rangoli made of rice powder.
[Online] Available from: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sites/default/files/images/simple-rangoli.jpg
Figure 5:
Coloured powder for rangoli.
[Online] Available from: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v10/149327630_1/Gulal_Colour_Powder.jpg
Figure 6:
Rangoli sticker. [Online]
Available from: http://stylesatlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Star-shaped-sticker-rangoli-patterns.jpg
Figure 7:
Rangoli Sticker. [Online]
Available from: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh42vtrm6vm71469ksQfnN-C9SfCjHZ_jiLon1L3-JpyXx5_UM7erb6PcpoCKy5qR2_-b_nj-2LqYWSx9-ouKuySg2F7B3SK-SVuWsJ_PaPmDBVEUKTqwo4Krra1UcZR2A3TFbQtyzr-w/s1600/Rangoli+stickers.jpg
Figure 8:
Rangoli made of coloured
rice. [Online] Available from: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6lyiQIFyACtaVu08NM7ETRTTgfuw7CLK1f1a8kiSGNZIubnhJyA12ZvgUiJXamZIYYyeCkAewdjI9gOYj8yLN-6X1ZGMoicXPsY3KjjbImSoCwQwPh9XwiitnZCxLJ8LFSbJPJrn2Ryq/s400/IMG_2604.JPG
Figure 9:
Rangoli stencil set.
[Online] Available from: http://www.dholdhamaka.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/a/rangoli-stencil-set.jpg
