Isabella Osterkamp, Student Work, Landscape Sculpture

The Cost of Developing

Paper

 10” diameter x 11.5” height

 

Research:

 https://www.metmuseum.org/essays/painting-formats-in-east-asian-art

Art Work 1 

Windblown Bamboo

Xia Chang

Applying calligraphic techniques to painting according to the precepts established by Zhao Mengfu (1254–1322), Xia Chang executed his bamboo stalks in the archaic seal-script style and his bamboo twigs in the "grass," or cursive-script, style. Xia Chang's calligraphic mode of bamboo painting was followed by many later Ming and Qing painters.

https://www.metmuseum.org/essays/painting-formats-in-east-asian-art

Art Work 2

Old Plum

Kano Sansetsu 

The massive black trunk of an ancient plum tree with bending, twisting branches spans nearly sixteen feet across four sliding panels. The reptilian old tree sprouts blossoms, which convey the atmosphere of a cold early spring morning and symbolize birth and renewal. These panels originally formed one wall of a room in the Tenshōin, a subtemple of Myōshinji, a Zen temple in Kyoto. During the 1880s, they were sold to a private collector and trimmed at the top to conform to the smaller dimensions of his home. On the reverse of these panels was a composition depicting the Chinese theme of the Eight Daoist Immortals, which formed a wall in the adjacent room. This composition was later separated and remounted, and it is now in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

 

Raul Lopez, Student Work, Fluxus Box Assignment

Note: 

-The three panel background was an assignment for 2D Materials and Concepts. 

-The sculptural object is the response to the Fluxus Box Assignment for 3D Materials and Concepts. 

Triptych Panel - Wood and Paint

Box - Wood, Paint, Air Dry Clay, Plastic Dome, Stones, Wire, Foam Board

Box measures 13" x 13" x 12" 

 

Movie used for inspiration: The Fifth Element

Lane Adams, Student Work, Fluxus Box Assignment

Grooming Prosperina

Cardboard, Mod Podge, Paper, Wire, Acrylic Paint, Hot Glue, 

Tracing Paper, Tissue Paper, Aluminum Foil, Air Dry Clay, String, and Ink

12" x 10" x 4"

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In Process Images:

Statement:

  In this work, I wanted to visually depict the polarizing dichotomy of how pedophilia and grooming have incorporated themselves into the world as a fantasy rather than a disgusting reality. My intention in introducing the viewer to my work with a ornate, painterly expression of innocence before shocking them with a visceral, semiotically powerful interior is to catch them off guard. I choose to play into themes of fairytales, girlhood, and body horror in ways that blend together so that the viewer is constantly disgusted and fascinated at the same time. In terms of materials, I feel that the multitude of paper elements and string contrast excellently with the metal, glass, and air dry clay portions, actively merging yet divulging the "maturity" of the materials.

Notes:

The Princess Bride

Thumbelina

I started my process off with mind-mapping what sorts of objects I could put in the box and how I could warp them to hint the viewer to the disturbing nature of my topic. This went hand in hand with coming up with an interior that organized the items in a way that I enjoyed.

The next part of my process was focused around the objects themselves and how to expand the materiality of them. I initially intended to use air dry clay for most of them, but realized that the prospect was actually quite limiting. I forced myself to expand beyond that, and for that I am forever grateful.

Of all the other things I did, the last one I want to note was the decoration of the box's exterior. I wanted it to be beautiful and inviting, but still relevant. The hardest part was composing the painting, which challenged me semiotically and keeping it "visually consistent" with the rest of the box, and the process of decorating the golden additions. It was hard to find the balance between ornate, florid, girlish, and too little.

Grace Vollmer, Student Work, Fluxus Box Assignment

Self Portrait
Wood, Wire, Seashells, Glass, Clay 
8"x 5" x 8"

In Process Images:

Statement:

This sculpture reflects themes of focus and intention. While reflecting on the final product I had a realization, this box feels like a self portrait. There's attention to detail and quirks. The natural materials bring out a sense of earthy wonder. The color choices are calming yet playful. The process of creating this box was can be likened to the sport of climbing. Physical labor that requires a sharp, contemplative mind. The combination of concentration and movement. This box required sanding, routing and patience while the glue dried. There's an anxiety when working with the tools that allow you to manipulate wood, large machines that hold the potential of physical harm. It's an adrenaline rush. Hours of work and dedication was put into creating this piece. I am proud of this physical manifestation of my discipline. 

Notes:

-Name of Movie used for inspiration: Free Solo

-The process was enjoyable and meditative. 

-Creating the plans for the box was overwhelming at times but ultimately rewarding in the sense that it's similar to a puzzle.

-Finishing the box and sealing it with oil was incredibly satisfying. It's nice to feel like you can put a work down, like it's finished and you no longer have to work on it. Not every project offers that freedom.