Thursday, May 15, 2014

Architectural Relief Sculpture



Architectures Of Interest


Modern, 1900- present
  • Zaha Hadid



A) Belgrade Serbia (C)
B) Chaoyangmen Soho, Beijing: Zaha Hadid
C) Belgrade, Serbia: Zaha Hadid Architectural Website

  • Moshe Safdie

Springfield, Massachusettes
Courthouse 


Islamic Architecture, 600AD - 700's 


A) Badshahi Masjid, 'Royal Mosque' by Aurengzeb in Lahore
B) Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan in Agra
C) Qolsharif Mosque in Kazan, Tartarstan, Russia
Islamic Architecture Cont.

Execution:






My sculpture was inspired by Islamic and Modern Architecture. I took on the islamic dome with some column incorporated to develop a new take on a classic architectural design. 

Water Fountain

Inspiration:




Execution:

Miniatures:




To scale:




The water fountain was fun to recreate. It was difficult getting the proportions exactly to scale, but with a few slight modifications, I feel as if the final reconstruction does the original fountain justice.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

A Few Of My Favorite Things


My Odd Assortment Of Favorite Things
1) Dukkah
Cat Momma. I adopted Dukkah when I first came to Flagler and he is the by far the best cat I could have asked for. He's named after dukkah the Buddhist term that means "suffering". I chose this bizarre name because it was expected that he would greatly clash with my older cat, Taco. Gratefully, the two get along perfectly and he is just what we needed. He keeps everyone around me entertained with constant goofiness. Needless to say, this silly little cat is the best of my favorite things.

2) Decorated Small Glass Mason Jar Filled With White Shells
Gifts. I collected white shells to give to my Mom for Mother's Day and ended up gathering a few too many so I decided to keep the leftovers for myself. I jarred them up in this small mason jar that I bought from a local St. Augustine consignment and thrift shop a few months back. This jar is one of my favorite things because it ties my love for the beach, my love for my mother, and a gorgeous vintage mason jar all together.

3) Magic Hat #9
Boozer. I had my first Magic Hat #9 in downtown St. Augustine at the St. George Tavern. Ever since, this beer has been my favorite because it's smooth and the tastiest of all brews. Prior to college, I was never much of a beer drinker and this particular beverage changed my view on IPA brews and beers in general. In the broader spectrum of life, coming to college has opened my eyes to things I never imagined I'd enjoy or experience.

4) Small, Corked, Glass Bottle Filled With My Shark's Teeth Collection
Collection Addict. I've been collecting shark's teeth for almost 5 years and I've accumulated enough to begin filling up this glass bottle. One of my favorite hobbies is to collect shark's teeth on the beach in the morning and begin my day with a clear mind and some new teeth! I have also begun making rings with the teeth I've collected, so my hobby has grown into creation.

5) Conch Shell
Exploration Fiend. Found on my favorite beach- Boating Club Road in Vilano Beach. My home of the past two and a half years. Every morning I skateboard up to the beach, jump in the ocean, and sprawl out of the sand. One day I was lucky enough while emerging from the ocean to kick a conch shell, the first I've ever found.

6) Decorative Flower Candle
Fire Fan. One of the first decorations I bought myself for my apartment in Vilano Beach. I have always been attracted to fire as much as I am attracted to the ocean so candles and incense exist in my daily life.

7) KB "Flipping Off" Sock
Sock Fanatic. These are by far my favorite pair of socks in my collection because they cause such shock in the people who notice them. I have always enjoyed catching people off guard and causing discomfort to see how people respond in awkward situations. The best response I've ever gotten is from Professor Angelenia Semegon. During a lecture in Child Psychology, she blurted out, "I'm sorry, but are your socks flipping me off?" Every class that followed she'd recall my socks and openly speak about how much she adored them making the socks even more memorable.

8) Mosseland Riesling Wine Cat Bottle
Cat Lover. Grew up in a household with a mother who was a major cat lover and a very light alcohol drinker. To this day, she drinks a single glass of red or white wine during a sitting I collect these bottles because they remind me of her and our compassion for animals.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Principles of Design

Rectilinear Line:
Untitled
Artist: Donald Judd
Date: 1980
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Steel, aluminium and perspex
Dimensions: object: 229 x 1016 x 787 mm















Organic Line:
The Doll 
Artist: Hans Bellmer 1902-1975
Date: 1936/1965
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Painted aluminium on brass base
Dimensions: object: 635 x 307 x 305 mm



Organic Shape:
Pauline Bunny 
Artist: Sarah Lucas 
Date: 1997
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Wooden chair, vinyl seat, tights, kapok, metal wire, stockings a
Dimensions: object: 950 x 640 x 900 mm



Geometric Shape:
Rang Baranga 
Artist: Rasheed Araeen 
Date: 1969
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Wood and paint
Dimensions: 1820 x 610 x 460 mm



Repetition:
Mother and Child (Divided) 
Artist: Damien Hirst 
Date: exhibition copy 2007 (original 1993)
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Glass, stainless steel, Perspex, acrylic paint, cow, calf and fo
Dimensions: parts: 2086 x 3225 x 1092 mm



Actual Texture:
Chair 
Artist: Allen Jones 
Date: 1969
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Acrylic paint on glass fibre and resin with Perspex and leather
Dimensions: object: 775 x 571 x 991 mm



Simulated Texture:
Riusuke Fukahori
Resin Sculptures
Golfish Sculptures Made Out Of Resin




























Scale:
A Girl
Artist: Ron Meuck
Date: 2006
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions: object: 110.50 x 501.00 x 134.50 cm



Asymmetry:
Axehead 
Artist: Tony Cragg born 1949
Date: 1982
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Wood, metal and plastic
Dimensions: object: 1092 x 3931 x 4902 mm




Symmetry:
Untitled 
Artist: Robert Morris born 1931
Date: 1965/71
Classification: sculpture
Medium: Mirror glass and wood
Dimensions: object: 914 x 914 x 914 mm