3D: 3D to 2D

Juggling a Country

For my 3D to 2D project I chose to post a video of the juggling balls actually being juggled. The size of the juggling balls makes for more of a challenge than a regular sized set. The action of these are more important to me than imagery so by showing them being used and the motion they create is one similar to the concept of the juggling balls. Unity and control balanced with flow and motion.

Contemporary Drawing: Ephemeral Marks in the Landscape

Separation

Dimensions: roughly 11'

Materials: Dead Palm branches

I chose to place dead palm branches in a line where a man made bridge structure was implemented for water flow and easy crossing. Creating a separation between the land that would not be there if there was no cement tube beneath it. Separation with nature.

Pebble Skyscrapers

Dimensions: Approx. 1" x 5" (x7)

Materials: garden pebbles

Balancing small garden pebbles to create an almost zen-like presence in a very focused and minute scaled environment, while only to be lost from view when looking down onto the pile of pebbles or when standing further away. Separation from the minute and small based off scale.

Ceramics: Dinner Party

Love of Homeland

Dimensions: 17.5" x 12"

(Three pieces staked to fit; water, tree, sun)

Materials: Clay, glaze

I chose to represent the country of Dominica in ceramic work by showing the significance of the land and nature that is connected with the culture and country. Round repetitive patterns found in the water singings the unity of water and an its essential use of supplying nutrients for the land. The green tree like structure represents the lush diversity in trees and nature found on the island. The sun placed on top is the ultimate source of power for all. Also placing a siserou parrot in the tree, which is the bird of the country and is on the country flag, one of almost a dozen country flags that have the color purple in it. 

Fig Pie

Dimesnison: 13.7" x 7.7" 

Materials: Clay, glaze

My second piece I chose to mimic the traditional tool used in Dominica to mash plantains and other foods similar to a pestle and mortar. With six smaller identical tools placed revolving around the main tool to give a more dynamic composition. Using natural earth tone glaze I was able to mimic an almost wood like texture in the color.

Contemporary Drawing: Eraser Drawing

Q1

Stained Glass

Soft Fire

Above dimensions: 18" x 24"

Materials: Black soft pastel, Black vine charcoal, eraser

The above were done using the method of erasing once the black top layer was placed on the paper using charcoal or pastel. The negative was created using an eraser.

Mack boi

Materials: Dog fur

Given the task to "erase" something, anything, I chose to shave my dog. Essentially erasing the time and physicality of his fur to create something new only by erasing. 

Contemporary Drawing: Multiple Panel

Tri Tri

Dimensions: Blue 20" x 17". Pink 21.5" x 16.6". Green 27" x 17"

Materials: Wood, Black acrylic, nails, yarn

My multiple panel project began with inspiration from a set of stones displayed on my work desk (image below). Already being a fan of Primary colors (RGB) and finding the colors were shared throughout the stones, except for the pink, I decided to use a higher contrast pastel tone of RGB. The shapes were also inspired by the stones as well as how they fit together. The decision to use nail was desire to show depth and space within and throughout the geometric lined shapes. All placed on 3" wooden dowel legs allows the underneath of the panel to be viewed, showing the more appealing topside while exposing the underlying sharp ends that is needed to create the other. 

(bad color balance)

(labradorite, pink quartz, labradorite)

Research:

Sandy Rosen

https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/499195939919510180/

Contemporary Drawing: Transformation Drawing

(When viewed from a certain angle ^ all black shadow shapes disappear behind horizon edges)

Coupled Beings

Dimensions: Approx. 4" x 4" & 4" x 6.6"

Materials: Black Plasti Dip, Gouche, soft pastels, tape

The transformation drawing (starting from the green drawing at the top to the final piece of duality at the bottom) ended in a piece focused on duality, between warm and cool colors as well as the reversed painting of the circular shape of one to the other as well as a personal understanding of my process. Compressed in a book press to get the final shape, all previous marks and materials are still within the inside of the folded pieces. I chose to focus on duality because of the process of this project. Being someone who pays a lot of attention to detail and seems to be fairly picky over smears and smudges, through the process of this project i was able to experiment and understand more of a loose/no expectation side of creating that has allowed me to express myself more clearly.

Research:

Matt Greene

http://thefanzine.com/interview-with-artist-matt-greene-2/

3D: Soap Carving

Goat not G.O.A.T

Dimensions: Approx. 2" x 3"

Materials: Soap

Carving tools were used to replicate a larger scaled animal than the smaller toy animal shown in the picture above. A basic geometric shape was carved before detail was added. Some detail was not completed on the head and utter of the goat. 

3D: Map Relief

Sky Bird

Dimensions: 4' x 3'

Materials: Paper, Soft pastels, Sculpture foam, magnets, Cardboard tubing, wood, wood glue, black paint

A stoic space themed sci-fy map that holds a sense of power and mysticism to it. Diagonal geometric lines represent the map of the cosmos (when space travel is available in 2077). The use of neutral dark color pallet gives a sense of age and wear. Conceptually this map is held to the wall using magnets inlayed in the black spikes, which are meant to represent certain landmarks ("spacemarks") in space. The brown line found inside of a carrying tube is conceptually a map to travel to specific parts of the galaxy, each tube contains a different map. All stored in a carrying case for easy travel and safe storage while exploring the universe.

Process

Research:

Jan Albers

https://www.jensengallery.com/jan-albers/

Adrian Colburn

http://www.drunkenboat.com/db16/adriane-colburn.html

Majorcan Gabrielle Valseca