Create a dynamic abstract sculpture that incorporates repetition, geometric/angular open three-dimensional form, organic closed volume, variable scale and texture. NOTE: This will not be a functional object.
Using seven pounds of clay:
- Create a geometric/angular and open form using slab construction.
- Create three organic closed volumes – that are constructed from two pinch pots each. These three forms should be the same, but vary in scale and texture. – meaning the same shape of form, varying in scale and texture. (minimum scale 2.5″ – maximum scale 5″)
- Arrange and assemble the four objects together to create a dynamic sculpture.
- After drying completely to bone dry, the sculpture will get fired in the kiln.
- Paint the sculpture to compliment the form. Think about how color is an additional design element to consider.
This assignment had it’s hurdles for sure, but I feel I learned the most in doing it. I went from one idea to another in the blink of an eye. I wanted the three primary colors to pop throughout the piece and truly feel as abstract as possible. There is a combination of both geometric and organic forms, and the sculpture itself is static.
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