Phase 2: Serial Planes
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The purpose of the serial planes project was to take the layering, stacking, curling, and other methods to take flat and solid forms and form them into something with shape and volume. I found in our video and book research that the concepts of serial planes were and are used in buildings, structures, parks and other forms. Maya Lin's park redesign gave me the inspiration for my puzzle/board project. i used a basic form to create a structure that if expanded, could be used as a play space for children, much like her ice rink. My book project came from just the thought of an open book. An opening book is like the growth of knowledge and that reminded me of an open flower. With the serial planes project, I received a broader image and experience on materials. The book reconstruction phase showed me that you can do so much with that sort of material. An old book that is looked over, has the texture and possibility to b a beautiful piece of artwork. I found the foam board to b a bit more challenging. Due to its many layers of different textures, it was difficult to make well enough rounded edges, and sanding didn't help well after the fact. The book's thin pages were frail but easy to adjust to. As a whole, I believe I understand and respect the art of serial planes. Though it seemed difficult at the beginning after looking at the works of great artists such as Maya Lin, it turned out to be a challenging, yet mind boggling and interesting project that I enjoyed working on.
Both projects were successful in terms of your transformation of book/ flat foam board into 3D compositions. After reading your concept behind the works, I appreciate even more the outcome of your serial planes projects.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately your altered book was not ready in the first class critique and we couldn't discuss further about your concept and aesthetical means to make it happen. Also the documentation of the book alterations is quite blurred and hard to follow. The final piece is unique and beautiful and deserves a better documentation to be appreciated by blog viewers.
The sketches and documentation process of the foam board puzzle sculpture flows very well. Despite your challenges working with the material, it come out neatly, a very engaging and beautiful piece that would translate very well as a sculpture in a public place/ playground.
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My project was at the first critique. I was one of the first students finished with the project. I just didn't bring it back for pictures.
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