UNIT 1: Between 2D and 3D
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the differences between the two-dimensional picture plane and three- dimensional volume, space, and structure.
PROJECT: Where mountains pierce the sky - Cubes intersecting a plane
PROCESS:
- Build six 3” cubes out of chipboard. Do not fold the chipboard. Remember to consider material thickness. Use glue, not tape.
- Arrange them in such a way that they intersect a vertical chipboard plane that measures 18” by 24” and 3” deep. Consider angles, rotation, shadows, symmetry, and spacing.
- Cubes and or plane should be cut to accommodate each other and glued in place.
READING: Launching the Imagination Chapters 5, 9
VOCABULARY: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, picture plane, form, positive / negative, void / volume, solid, space, orientation, mass, polyhedra, relief, texture
REFERENCES: Paolo Soleri, Rachel Whiteread
MATERIALS: Chipboard, Hot Glue, White Glue, Straight Edge, Matte Knife, Right Triangle, Cutting Mat
COMMUNITY: If you have wheels, try to visit Cosanti in Scottsdale (www.cosanti.com) or Arcosanti in Cordes Junction (www.arcosanti.org)
DUE: 8/27
NOTES:
I have worked through a good portion of my "Where Mountains Pierce the Sky" project. I have officially burned my thumb with the glue gun and have glued more of my skin then the board. I wonder how my fellow classmates are doing??? I also spent 2 hours waiting in line or on-line if you are from New York at the Utrecht Art Store for an art kit that I will have to come back later to get the rest of because the order was changed. Exciting time. ...Lisa
ReplyDeleteI arrived at school early to work on the project, only to find that a class was going on til ten thirty, ten minutes before my watercolor class starts. Frustrating. And I waited in line at Utrec for over an hour also, for supplies.
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I have finished my cubes, and just have the bigger box and assembly left to do. Seems to be going pretty well, although I am in the same boat as Robot Geisha, having also glued more of my fingers than the cubes. I have learned that sometimes art is pain, and in the end it's all worth it if you learn something new. I also spent an hour in line at Utrecht getting supplies after going to Jerry's first. Good times.
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Grrrr to not knowing when classes will be going on during our "lab time". I seriously stopped by three different occassions with spare time to work on my project and EVERY time a class was in session. I finally had to interrupt a class just to get my materials to take home. AND I really don't have glue sticks apparently, which I could use for my glue gun right about now. Oh joy to getting home at ten thirty, searching for a utilty knife, going to buy one, THEN still needing glue.
ReplyDeleteHot glue is hot. Razor blades are sharp as razors. This class should be a blast, hopefully I have ten fingers come December. I agree with Brittany, it's all about learning new things!
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