Sculpture Collection Assignment Guidelines

Assignment:

Create a collection of three non-representational sculptures that visually communicate ideas about shape, line, color, space, pattern/repetition and texture. Strive for innovative ways to use the materials to visually provoke curiosity.

am·big·u·ous| amˈbiɡyəwəs | 

adjective(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning: 

Objective:

Explore how materials can be manipulated to achieve innovative results while utilizing the elements and principles of design.

Artist Inspiration:

The artists I collected for inspiration are not necessarily using the same materials as required for this project. However, their use of materials, formal use of elements and principles and/or concept of form can most certainly provide inspiration. Go to right column and select category "Sculpture Collection Artist Inspiration". If on your phone and do not see right column, scroll to bottom and click on "web version". You can also go to link below.

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Sculpture%20Collection%20Artist%20%20Inspiration

Ideas for how to use materials:

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Sculpture%20Collection%20Ideas

Materials

At least three (3) materials need to appear on each sculpture and used with innovation. Therefore, glueing two pieces of a material is not an innovative use of glue. Select from list below:

• Gel Medium
• In the kit you purchased from Reddi Arts. Use brushes and water to apply - brushes in the kit.
• Mask Tape
• Use as a material for it to count as a material. This means the tape is not used solely to "attach". Tape in the kit you purchased from Reddi Arts.
• String and/or Thread
• Available in the studio.
• Tracing Paper
• Available in the studio.
• White/cream colored paper.
• Available in the studio.
• Wood
• Scrap wood available in wood shop.
• Wire
• Available in the studio.
• Hot Glue
• Available in the studio.
• Elmers Yellow Wood Glue 
• In kit from Reddi-Arts.
• Cardboard

• Ink. Does not count as one of the three materials. 
• All sculptures will include color. Use Winsor and Newton Ink Set plus separate White and Dark Red. In kit from Reddi-Arts. Apply with brushes. 

• Materials needed for construction:

• Utility Knife (Reddi-Arts kit)
• Exacto Knife (Reddi-Arts kit)
• Pencil
• Ruler (Reddi-Arts kit)
• Cut Matt (available in the studio)
• Brushes (Reddi-Arts kit and available in the studio)

Guidelines:

• Do not create representational forms.
• Use materials with innovation. See list below for ideas.
• Each sculpture needs to measure at least 6-inches in one direction.
• All three sculptures will have height, width and depth and be free-standing. 
• Remember to take in process pictures as you are working. 
• Sculpture #1
• Create a tactile pattern/repetition that will dominate the form. 
• Incorporate no more than two (2) colors.
• Carefully consider how color can enhance the formal and conceptual aspects of the sculpture. 
• Consider how the color works with the materials you selected. 
• Consider how color looks from all angles. 
• Monochromatic color or a gray scale also an option. 
• Sculpture #2
• Create a focal point.
• Incorporate no more than two (2) colors.
• Carefully consider how color can enhance the formal and conceptual aspects of the sculpture. 
• Consider how the color works with the materials you selected. 
• Consider how color looks from all angles. 
• Monochromatic color or a gray scale also an option. 
• Sculpture #3 
• Create negative space. 
• Incorporate no more than two (2) colors.
• Carefully consider how color can enhance the formal and conceptual aspects of the sculpture. 
• Consider how the color works with the materials you selected. 
• Consider how color looks from all angles. 
• Monochromatic color or a gray scale also an option. 

Some ideas on how to use materials with innovation:

• Twist
• Shred
• Fold
• Roll
• Weave
• Wrap
• Layer/stack
• Braid
• Pierce
• Paper Mache
• Dilute gel medium or Elmers wood glue with water. Use tracing paper, copy paper or craft paper from roll in studio. Newspaper also an option. 
• Stitch. 
• Needle and thread available in the studio. Or you can create "rope" from paper or masking tape and use this as thread.  
• Paper Pulp 
• Soak paper in water to create a pulp. You can add ink to the paper pulp for color and/or glue to make a paste. 
• Paper Molds
• Form wet paper over an object. Do not add glue as this will attach paper to the object. Once paper is dry, will take on shape of object. To remove, cut paper off of object. 
• Roll Tape Mask Tape
• Stick rolled shapes together to form another shape.
• Hot Glue
• Use hot glue to cover a form or make individual forms that are applied/sewn to a larger form. 
• Elmers Yellow Wood Glue
•  Create shapes on a flat, plastic surface. Once dry, the glue will form a "plastic". Small, individual shapes can be applied (sewn, glued) to a larger form. Or one larger form can be created an added to the another form. 
• Interior Space
• Cut "windows" so viewer can see inside a form. Consider what will be "inside". 
• Ribs
• Use wire to create a skeleton. Drape with trace paper that has been soaked with a water and gel medium mixture (paper mache). 

Steps to Follow:

Step 1:

• Select at least three artworks for inspiration from the artists listed on the blog. See link above for "Sculpture Collection Artist Inspiration".

Step 2:

• Begin by exploring materials, making three-dimensional sketches.
• Do not sketch on paper. 
• Your 3D sketches may be incorporated into a final sculpture. 

Step 3:

• Allow the experiments to fuel ideas for the final sculptures. 

What do I post on my blog?

• Refer to document in File Section in Canvas. The document includes a checklist and directions for formatting. 
• Blog posting for this assignment due during final exam day and time.