Organic Sculpture Collection

Organic Sculpture Collection

All four sculptures (The Individual Nature of Anxiety; paper, wood, hot glue, ink, gel-medium, rope; 18 x 14 x 5 in) 

Figure #1

Figure #2

Figure #3

In-Process Photos:

Ban sawing the negative space structure

Using a leftover piece of wood for the repetition sculpture

Me standing side by side with the unpainted negative space wood sculpture

Creating the base for the wood sculpture

 

Negative space sculpture unpainted

Reflection Statement:

“The organic sculpture collection sculptures entitled “Dot Dot A Lot,” “The Lone Star,” and “Anxiety Center” was inspired by Weibach Two, Alexis Granwell, and Julian Watts’ ceramic sculptures.“My intent is to visually communicate how anxiety is internally complex through a series of patterns, emphasis’, and natural procedures. I wanted to focus on a non-objective approach because of the diverse interpretations that could be offered by a single or group of piece(s). I decided to include wood, paper, hot glue, and ink as a way to communicate. I felt that some of the works lacked emphasis,  so I should put more work into some of the sculptures next time. I want to keep exploring wood art as a means of visual communication for future art pieces. I want to learn more about how to use wood shop tools and materials safely and properly so that they can become a reliable source for my art projects. This piece allowed me to explore the use of new materials that can allow me to have a rounded experience in creative thinking. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as wood making as a means of communicating

“The organic sculpture collection sculptures entitled “Dot Dot A Lot,” “The Lone Star,” and “Anxiety Center” was ins

“The organic sculpture collection sculptures entitled “Dot Dot A Lot,” “The Lone Star,” and “Anxiety Center” was inspired by
Weibach Two, Alexis Granwell, and Julian Watts’ ceramic sculptures.“My intent is to visually communicate how anxiety is internally complex
through a series of patterns, emphasis’, and natural procedures. I wanted to focus on a non-objective approach because of the diverse
interpretations that could be offered by a single or group of piece(s). I decided to include wood, paper, hot glue, and ink as a way to communicate.
I felt that some of the works lacked emphasis,  so I should put more work into some of the sculptures next time. I want to keep explorin
wood art as a means of visual communication. I want to learn more about how to use wood shop tools and materials safely and properly so that
they can become a reliable source for my art projects. This piece allowed me to explore the use of new materials that can allow me to h
a rounded experience in creative thinking. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as wood making as a means of communicating
anxiety and emotional struggles.

Inspiration:

Weibach Two: https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/1269623

Alexis Granwell: https://www.alexisgranwell.com/sculpture

Julian Watts: http://www.julianwattsstudio.com/   

Blender Cardboard Replica

Blender Cardboard Replica

(Cardboard Blender: used cardboard, masking tape, exacto knife, pencils, and ruler; Size 11 x 17 x 5)

Diagram Drawing

Paper Model Blender

In-Process Photos:

Inspiration:

Monami Ohno (Both): https://mymodernmet.com/amazon-cardboard-box-art-monami-ohno/

Jennifer Collier: https://madebyhandonline.com/collections/jennifer-collier

Pin Box 3000 Company: https://pinbox3000.com/

Artist Statement:

I created a 3D cardboard blender that was represented as a duplicate of a realistic blender. Measurements were made from all sides of the subject to accurately depict the scale. The measurements were drawn with pencils and cut out with an exacto-knife from the cardboard. Each piece of cardboard was taped to each other to formulate the blender's structure. Duct and Scotch tapes were taped over the cardboard structure to provide an accurate contrast that duplicates the realistic blender. I created this blender to understand 3D through a realistic style and to improve my skills as a problem solver.

Visual Symbols Clay Portraits

Visual Symbols Clay Portraits

Figure #1: A Happy Idea (Clay and chalk pastel; Size - 2 x 8 x 3 in)

Figure #2: A Happy Reality (Clay and chalk pastel, Size - 7 x 4 x 11 in)

Artist Statement:

“The visual symbols sculptures entitled “A Happy Thought” and “A Happy Reality” was inspired by Elise Segal, Melvino Garrett, and Ebitenyifa Baralaye.“My intent

is to visually communicate how the mind can discover a sense of happiness when it is needed.” I wanted to focus on the tension between the figure and semiotic

symbols because of the cohesion that offers to express emotion. I decided to include chalk pastels to make the semiotics and figures voice an expression to the

audience. I felt the work was not producing the results I wanted with chalk pastels. I should next time use paint to emphasize color to make the value range obvious

to the viewer. I want to keep exploring clay as an art form because of its ability to be a free-form creative exercise. I want to learn more about color theory in which it

can emphasize the ability to express a narrative to audiences. This piece allowed me to explore skills to work with clay and chalk pastels. The making of this work

exposed new ideas such as my ability to form a purpose to express the emotional theme for my messages.

 In-Process Photos:

Forming the figure's upper body

Finishing the figure's upper body

Creating the figure's head

Upper body of figure

Holding the upper body of the figure

Research:

Jethro Crabb - Donald Trump Wax Portrait: http://www.sculpturecommission.com/

A group of artists created a clay and wax portrait of Donald Trump by measuring the proportions and painting clay over and of a human body. 

Phillipe Faraut - Sculpture Gallery - "Mister": https://philippefaraut.com/collections/portrait-sculpture/products/mister

A group of artists created clay sculptures of famous symbolisms that represent worldwide, personal, and cultural emotions. These sculptures consist of time periods that range from centuries, to decades, and to current issues. 

Johnson Tsang - Colossal, "Dream Worlds Imagined in Contorted Clay Portraits by Johnson Tsang" - "Here and There": https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/02/lucid-dream-johnson-tsang/

Johnson Tsang created clay portraits that inspired the emotional attitude of the viewer. He told the viewer how his mind felt about the world through his internal thinking process. 

Inspiration: 

Elise Siegel: https://elisesiegel.com/

Melvino Garretti: https://parkergallery.com/artists/melvino-garretti  

Ebitenyifa Baralaye: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sculptor-ebitenyefa-baralayes-ceramic-vessels-pay-homage-to-his-ancestry