Technique Project #17: Translating your drawings to Wire Sculpture
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Supplies Needed
One of your Blind Contour Drawings from a previous lesson or a new one! Soldering Wire (available at most hardware stores) |
Goal of this project
In this project we want to increase our abilities to link hand eye coordination and skill while using our own drawings as inspiration for 3D art works!
In this project we want to increase our abilities to link hand eye coordination and skill while using our own drawings as inspiration for 3D art works!
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Begin creating your blind contour sculpture by bending the soldering wire into the drawing's general shape.
2. Use the drawing as a jumping off point, not necessarily recreating it exactly.
3. You can also think about how the wire is holding the sculpture together. Do you need to twist and curve it around itself to hold the line form together? Will you hang it from a string against the wall flush or from the ceiling and allow it to spin around? Will you attach it to a sculptural base?
4. Use this project to practice making art in new ways, challenging yourself in a creative way to step outside of your comfort zone.
1. Begin creating your blind contour sculpture by bending the soldering wire into the drawing's general shape.
2. Use the drawing as a jumping off point, not necessarily recreating it exactly.
3. You can also think about how the wire is holding the sculpture together. Do you need to twist and curve it around itself to hold the line form together? Will you hang it from a string against the wall flush or from the ceiling and allow it to spin around? Will you attach it to a sculptural base?
4. Use this project to practice making art in new ways, challenging yourself in a creative way to step outside of your comfort zone.
Artistic Food for Thought
Artists that would be great for you to further explore are:
Pablo Picasso's the "Blue Series"
Robert Rauschenberg's "Combines" series of 3D artwork
the Sculptural work of Louise Bourgeois
Artists that would be great for you to further explore are:
Pablo Picasso's the "Blue Series"
Robert Rauschenberg's "Combines" series of 3D artwork
the Sculptural work of Louise Bourgeois
Technique Project #18:
Wrapped Sculpture
Wrapped Sculpture
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Supplies Needed
Simple fabric such as cotton, cheesecloth, towel, pillow case Household item of choice String & scissors Goal of this project
To explore the artwork of Jeanne-Claude and Christo through experiential creation |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Play around with wrapping the object of choice in your fabric of choice in a way where you are creating visual interest.
2. Once you're interested in the design you have, wrap the wrapped object with string. Cut the string and tie off. You could do this multiple times to get the desired effect.
3. Consider the juxtaposition of the object and fabric and the ways in which this combination creates meaning.
4. Photograph your wrapped object and share in our group!
1. Play around with wrapping the object of choice in your fabric of choice in a way where you are creating visual interest.
2. Once you're interested in the design you have, wrap the wrapped object with string. Cut the string and tie off. You could do this multiple times to get the desired effect.
3. Consider the juxtaposition of the object and fabric and the ways in which this combination creates meaning.
4. Photograph your wrapped object and share in our group!
Design Challenge #9:
3D Elements in your Visual Journal
3D Elements in your Visual Journal
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Supplies Needed
Your Visual Journal or Drawing Paper X-Acto Knife Or Scissors Fabric (optional) Rubber Cement (optional) |
Goal of this project
Have fun moving 3D design elements around, playing with possibilities!
Have fun moving 3D design elements around, playing with possibilities!
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cut strips in your paper, adding texture and dimension by folding or cutting fringe-like areas. Be creative and have fun with the shapes. You could choose to use fabric as well.
2. Attach the paper shapes in a "sculptural" way (considering 3D design) into your journal with your rubber cement.
3. Experiment with changing the direction and shape of the pieces to create new compositions.
4. Observe what your composition looks like from different angles.
5. Practice and play with this project to challenge yourself in creating three-dimensional designs.
1. Cut strips in your paper, adding texture and dimension by folding or cutting fringe-like areas. Be creative and have fun with the shapes. You could choose to use fabric as well.
2. Attach the paper shapes in a "sculptural" way (considering 3D design) into your journal with your rubber cement.
3. Experiment with changing the direction and shape of the pieces to create new compositions.
4. Observe what your composition looks like from different angles.
5. Practice and play with this project to challenge yourself in creating three-dimensional designs.
Art Talk #9: The Elements & Principles
of 3D Design
of 3D Design
Enjoy this art talk by watching the video below!
You can also review the slides from this art talk at your own pace here!