The principles and elements of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, and their application to the foundations of visual expressions. I applied the elements of design learning ways to create a unified project.
2D AND 3D DESIGN
Balance
Ink and Bristol Board
I created a composition from two previously created 8” x 6” drawings to create a one well rendered image that demonstrates Illusion of Space. It shows my understanding of the principles and elements of design and value with a pen. It uses foreground, middle-ground and background, with a wide range of values and patterns.
Continuous Rhythm
Acrylic and Bristol Board
I recreated a 6”x 6” color harmony as a 12”x 12” painting on a 13" x 13" piece of Bristol board. The design was reflected four times to create a “kaleidoscope” effect.This painting has a range in value, and manipulation of chroma utilizing Tints, Shades and Tones.
Carved Repetition
Plaster
A plaster sculpture inspired from my chosen element of repetition. This was hand chiseled and carved. The same design is mimicked on both the front and back side.
Lobster
Oil Based Clay and Wire
This is a replication of a toy lobster. I was provided a ball of oil based clay and used wire to attach pieces together. This aimed at using skills of close observation to replicate the toy lobster to the best of my abilities.
Tied Down
Wood, Twine, Cloth, and Sponge
A sculpture helping to build confidence with working with wood. Using different tools in the process lab to cut, attach, chisel different pieces of wood. This piece examines depression and being tied down such as to a bed and slowly feel as if you are falling beneath yourself.
Crashing
Spoons, Glass, and Acrylic Paint
Examine the daily life of someone with chronic fatigue syndrome. I highlight daily activities. This is just one piece of the project. I used data as art to convey the "spoon theory" and the ebb and flows of energy. This collaborative piece helped me to better understand individuals with similar syndromes. I used glass to convey fragility, painted over to show pieces of their daily life.
A performance art piece inspired and used to replicate the death of my fish. Showing the process of the last moments I observed of my fish's life going from active movement to stiffening at the bottom of the tank. This was my first experience doing performance art, and very engaging.
A performance piece inspired by Martha Roslers "Semiotics of the kitchen". This pieces creates a narrative of the underfunding in education. I advocate for the frustration of underfunding showing the resourcefulness that occurs in the art classroom finding alternatives for materials.
Symbolically Stuffed
Fabric, Embroidery Floss, and Stuffing
A soft sculpture examining personal attachments that I hold. Inspired by a quilt I hand embroidered and sewed different images. These images are stuffed like a pillow. Attachments that are still growing and changing in my life are left open with room to be stuffed further, and finished memories are stuffed full and closed.
