Figure Reflection

Sculpture Reflection

1. I wasn't really thinking of "metamorphosis" during my project.  I was thinking more on how the the project had to be abstract but still be humanoid.
2. By doing this project, I pushed myself to understand plaster more.  I realized that the consistency of the plaster has a big effect on how some tools work.  The higher the concentration, the more force is needed cut the plaster.
3. Over the course of the project, my intentions changed from making a more humanoid sculpture to make an abstract figure that looked slightly humanoid.  This came after realizing how much more an abstract sculpture stretches the brain as a apposed to an obvious human sculpture.
4. Overall, I was happy with how I used the plaster because It was effective and efficient.  I wouldn't change my approach.

Sculpture Pictures

In Process Reflection

 Overall, I want people to see this sculpture and to be able to see a human figure but not perfectly clearly.  This pose is the usain bolt and I want the viewers to see that. I have already focused on its 3D aspect in that it is not the same thickness the whole way down, as well as I have been working on the round shape.  Now I just need to smooth it out. 

Today we plastered our molds to sculpt.  We had to use the right proportion of 1.5:1 plaster to water ratio for the right consistency.  Although it was a messy process, It will be the most affective material to use to chip away to at our sculptures.

 Reflection Questions

Although an abstract figure, my drawings successfully capture the gesture of the figure in that it shows all of the motion while still only looking semi-humanoid.

To simplify the drawing and sculpture, I try to get rid of almost any sharp edges by smoothing them out.  I am also abstracting the sculpture by doing so.

After realizing that my sculpture needed to be more abstract, I shifted it down to get rid of the legs to help make it less humanoid.

I visualize my sculpture in my container because if I follow my clay model, I is about the same width, height, and length.  I just might need to do extra  chipping away.

Value Project

 

 

 Reflection Questions

1. In my previous post, I talked about my issue of scale.  By continuing to engage with my drawing, I was able to experiment with different line placements in order to fix the problem I had  with scale.
2. I have further pushed my knowledge by understanding how different line qualities make an object appear either more forward or back in my drawing.  I have also pushed my understanding of shadow by continuing to experiment until I am content.
3. I felt more comfortable drawing than in the dark room because I had more control over each individual line.
4. The drawing also gave me more "expression" because I was able to control every line as apposed to just using the pictures that I had already taken.
5. I would suggest spending less time in the dark room because four prints only takes about 2-3 days.  I felt like I could have made better use of my time if it wasn't spent in the dark room longer than needed.