Studio Brief 2 - Brodsky and Utkin

Alexander Brodsky and Ilya Utkin

Brodsky and Utkins work explores the perspective of a place in a similar fashion to Gordon Cullen's serial vision. Each building is explored using different viewpoints allowing for an in depth and detailed view of the structures. Brodsky and Utkin were Soviet architects who created imaginary cityscapes and structures. During the Soviet rule architects were not allowed to build what they wanted and there were heavy restrictions on new builds. Architecture acted as a type of propaganda for the state so anything aside from this was not allowed and the regime was hostile to individual self expression. In response to this Brodsky and Utkin created etchings on paper of their designs which are described as paper architecture. Many of the designs show whole environments not just individual buildings.  Their work reflects on the differences between the state propaganda's promise of social utopia and the reality of life.

Combining multiple views of the Corridor of Time could create some interesting compositions as well as developing Gordon Cullen's Serial Vision technique further. Combining imagery would allow for a greater understanding and more interesting interpretation of the corridor itself  and its construction. The designs use a combination of illustrative drawings which show the environment and architectural plans which simplify the layout of the buildings. Potentially the design could be etched because this is still a traditional print technique, although this would need to be researched further.