Fictitious Dishes

Based off of the short story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury, I wanted to bring in both the mechanical nature behind the nursery through the utensils and through the cup, but also the fantasies of the nursery through the place mat. I wove together two separate place mats made from .5x11" strips of paper, to simulate the grasslands described in the story. I also noted the work referencing "the white of bone" and desired to make bone one of the more prominent aspects of the piece. Among two bones shaped in a traditional manner, there is also a finger shaped bone lying in the bowl as well. The bowl itself is also formed to resemble that of the top of the cranium. Because of the twist at the end of the story, and the ambiguity of what the lions are feasting on, the meat in the setting has no plate, and is intentionally vague in shape. While it somewhat resembles a steak, it is hard to place exactly what it might be, other than some form of meat. Its coloration is also more purple than the plump red of a juicy tenderloin, making it look somewhat diseased rather than an appetizing treat.

Memento

For my memento I selected using skewers, masking tape, and brown ink. In this sculpture I desired to portray a memory from my childhood. At a young age I was introduced to a museum and found a great obsession with a mummified child on display. There were bars blocking me from reaching out to his form, but i was intrigued by this ancient thing that was clearly older than me but still retained the appearance of my own age at that time. Through this sculpture I attempted to portray my interest in the mummy, my inability to touch him, and the cramped space that defined both the mummy's resting spot and the area he was displayed in. The lion inside the box symbolizes that interest which eventually led me to pursue an education in the college across from where the mummy was located.

Relief Architecture

For my project on relief architecture, i chose to combine Rococo and Art Nouveau architecture. For the primary build of the sculpture I chose to make it out of foam board for a sturdy but lightweight build, and bind it in masking tape to make the individual pieces look uniform. To give the illusion of windows, i ran packaging tape along the frame of the sculpture to make it transparent. A small piece of balsa wood was used for decorative purposes, and a white string was utilized for a design in the core window of the piece. Finally, a piece of  large art paper was painted in black in and cut into the silhouette of a woman before being put towards the back of the piece. by doing this, the piece gained more contrast and created a better sense of depth.

Sculpture Inspiration

Rococo

Art Nouveau

Paper Sculptures

Figure

Shadow Box

House

Searching For Elements And Principles

1. Organic Line [Source] 
   
2. Rectilinear Line [source] 
   
   
   
3. Organic Shape [Source] 
   
4. Geometric Shape [Source]
   
5. Scale [source] 
   
6. Symmetry [source]
   
7. Asymmetry [Source] 
   
8. Repetition [Source]
   
9. Actual Texture [Source]
   
10. Simulated Texture [Source] 
    

A Few of My Favorite Things

Red Flowers - While these flowers have more petals, the red and black coloration of these daisies liken to that of my favorite flower, the poppy. Aside from their visual appeal I enjoy poppies for their symbolism for sleep and death, the former due to my affinity of dreams and the latter due to my interest in the macabre.

Comb - While he probably wouldn't admit it, my dad preens his hair very often. I always see him smoothing it out with his hand, and he constantly has these combs within his back pocket in case he needs to fix it up quickly. It's a simple item, but never fails to remind me of my father.

Cocoa - I have been since I was young and still continued to be addicted to chocolate. While it's not as intense as it was when i was a child, I still get cravings now and then for Hershey's or Dove. On long or cold nights, it feels nice to relax with a warm cup of hot chocolate now and then.

Paprika - This is one of my favorite spices at my house, plus it's a wonderful addition on top of devilled eggs. The cannister is cute in design and I've always adored it. Paprika is also the name of one of my favorite movies, with fantastic animation and cinematics throughout the entire film. The plot of the movie revolves around dreams and their surrealism, which is something I always find fascinating and love to hear about.

Watercolors - This box of watercolors was given to me by my grandma when I visited her as a small child. I remember sitting at her kitchen table with her and her teaching me how to mix and use the paint. She has always inspired and encouraged me to pursue art, especially in drawing and painting.  

Sketchbook - More than anything this book is important to me, and I never leave the house without one. It is a symbol of the things I want to do most in life, and contains every idea and story I have trouble bringing into words.