EVALUATION – JackTaylorsFMPll

The aim of my Final Major project, stated in my brief proposal, was to create a small zine type publication of the band and everything that surrounds the band such as humour, fashion, opinions on current issues etc. I wanted to incorporate illustration into my project as I have never really properly explored this area and liked the idea of learning and developing a new skill. The main reason for wanting to do a documentation of the Peeches was because of last year’s FMP. First year allowed me to explore something I loved in the derelict architecture around Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore dock. I found I could get really involved with the subject matter as it was close to my heart, it led to me going into more depth in everything I did. I wanted the same for this year’s FMP.

My idea has developed into me no longer doing a zine but instead a set of work visualising the Peeches’ songs. I still used illustration which is great as I felt I developed this skill a little more which was my main goal from this project. However, I don’t really see me changing directions within the project as me not achieving my aims as in my brief I mention about ‘boy band headshots’ and ‘clichés’. I think the primary resource I had was dangerously close to becoming this, so I think in changing path I made the right decision. It still documents the band’s music and the band as a whole so in this sense I am still doing what I set out to do. Obviously I really liked the idea of creating a homemade zine as I just love how they look and I don’t think they’re used enough but I think this new path is great as it can be backed up as album art with them being the size of LPs.