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Fluxus Box

 Closed Box, View #1

Closed Box, View #2

Closed Box, View #3

Opened Box, View #1

Opened Box (objects inside), View #2

 

Opened Box (objects inside), View #3

 

Objects Out of Box, View #1

 

Objects Out of Box, View #2

 

Objects Out of Box, View #3

One With Society, Cardboard, tissue paper, Modgepodge, acrylic paint, wire, yarn, thread, plastic rings, hot glue, masking tape, DIMENSIONS (yet to be gathered).
 

Artist Statement:

This sculpture reflects themes of conformity being similar to a cage. In our modern working society, what is ambiguous to the world is perceived negatively. Society does not like those who do not fit into the mold set for them. The outside of my box is meant to look unassuming yet mysterious, bland yet mystical. It has the energy of one who is unique or different, but not the appearance. It is hidden inside that plain looking dome that there will be a burst of color because underneath the surface of this unique soul is someone full of wonder. The objects kept hidden under the trap door communicate this youthful wonder through their bright colors and fun texture difference. This is the true baring of the soul hidden within a modern and boring world.

 

Notes:

The movie I chose was The Little Prince. 

There are many themes in this movie such as loss being a part of life, following your heart, and the value of imagination. I chose to hone in on the theme of childish wonder and fun being needed to live a fulfilling life. I particularly liked this quote from the movie, "Growing up isn't the problem, forgetting is."

The focal point of the movie is a girl being introduced to the concept of imagination through the story The Little Prince written by the aviator. Every time she reads the story, the movie scenes change to stop-motion animation with dry textures and bright colors. I wanted to incorporate these elements to show contrast between the inside and outside of my box. The outside; rough and dull, but the inside; colorful and more thick of a paint job.

The movie has many symbols throughout but three that gave me the strongest inspiration were the rose, the fox, and the little prince's planet. The rose of the story symbolizes individualism, uniqueness, and vanity. Uniqueness makes others easy to love in an otherwise dull life. The fox of the story symbolizes uniqueness in a different way however. The uniqueness that comes forth within connection and soul. Lastly, the planet is a symbol of loneliness. When the prince is on his planet, he is lonely, cold, and a working soul. All he has there is his rose, so he travels to Earth so he no longer has to be alone. These ideas are what I based my box off of: in a dull and boring life, one hides their uniqueness and individualism that they should not leave behind.

The overall shape I went for of the dome over the hidden objects was inspired by the rose encased in glass that dies towards the end of the movie, but also from the snow globes the main character receives for her birthday each year. A boring and dull gift that means really nothing to her childlike soul. 

 

In Process Images:

 

Gregor's Room

 View #1

Gregor's Cage. Paper and ink. Dimensions (Still have to measure)

  

 View #2

 

 

View #3

 

 

View #4 

 

Detail #1

 

 

Detail #2

  

 

Detail #3

In process image:

 

Reflection

The sculptures visually communicate uncleanliness and feelings of being trapped.

While exploring the materials to build the sculptures, I wanted to focus on forming small objects because of the confined feeling it would convey.

I decided to include the window from the story because I feel not only was it prominent in the story but it also further conveyed the feeling of being trapped. What can be seen out of the window is unachievable and yet Gregor longs to be back to the life he once had.

I felt the work was not producing the results I wanted when it came to the bed frame; it felt really boring and empty until I added the cage-like structure that better conveyed the idea and made the project more visually interesting.

I want to keep exploring how to work with limited materials and still make things visually interesting.

I want to learn more about interpreting stories as visual artwork.

This piece allowed me to explore the story of The Metamorphosis visually and conceptually which was particularly fun because I enjoy literature.

The making of this work exposed new ideas such as how to make things visually dull through color and texture to communicate my ideas.

 

Make It Roll

 Make It Roll

In process images: Paper mock-up

 

Experimental Sculpture Collection

All Three Sculptures, View #1

 

Building and Mending, Pierce of Humiliation, Two-sidedness 

 

All Three Sculptures, View #2

 

 

 

 

Sculpture #1, View #1

 

Building and Mending. Balsa wood, wood glue, masking tape, ink. 9 x 3.75 x 4.5 in.
 

 

 

Sculpture #1, View #2 

 

 

 

Sculpture #1, Detail #1

 

 

 

 

 

Sculpture #1, Detail #2

 

 

 

 

 

Sculpture #2, View #1

 

Pierce of Humiliation. Tissue paper, wire, masking tape, ink. 13 x 7 x 8 in.

 

Sculpture #2, View #2

 

 Sculpture #2, Detail #1

 

 

 

Sculpture #3, View #1

 

Two-sidedness. Balsa wood, tissue paper, hot glue, ink. 12 x 9.5 x 5.25 in.
 

 

 

Sculpture #3, View #2

 

 

 

 

Sculpture #3, View #3

 

 

 

Sculpture #3, Detail #1

 

 

 

Sculpture #3, Detail #2

 

 

 

In-process image:

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection

 

 The three sculptures visually communicate aspects of being different in one's individuality.

While exploring the materials to build the sculptures, I wanted to focus on using different amounts of ink because of the progression between each sculpture.

I decided to include the negative space on Sculpture #2 to not only bring more attention to the piercing point but to also make the top appear more pointy.

I felt that Sculpture #1 was lacking the mending idea so I added broken pieces of hardened wood glue around the sculpture.

 

I want to keep exploring identity as a central theme in my work.

I want to learn more about working with ink in different ways.

This piece allowed me to explore how to use skeleton skin techniques and wire.

The making of this work exposed new ideas such as the dynamism of identity.