Project+3+Wrapped+Carving



=Plaster Carving=

For this project, you will make an abstract plaster sculpture that will fit into a space no bigger than 12’ x 12” x 12”. You will generate he abstract form by selecting a dynamic 3D object or combination of objects and covering or wrapping those objects in another material. The objects can be common or personally important, manufactured or natural. Whatever objects you decide to cover, it needs to be strongly three dimensional, not flat or linear.

As you wrap the object, you will both hide and accentuate parts of the form. You may wrap the form in a material that fits tight or loose, a material that is smooth or textured. You may cinch the wrapping with tape or string, and you may choose to reveal small parts of the original object through the wrapping. You also need to consider both how the object will stand and also developing negative space with your wrapping or covering technique.

After you wrap your object, you will translate that form to the plaster block. All the elements and principles of design should be forefront in you mind as you carve, including positive and negative space, texture, balance, and level of detail.

Questions to ask as you design and carve: In the final form, how recognizable is the object you started with? Is it more or less interesting for the object to be easily recognizable? What relationship does the covering or wrapping have to the object, if any? Does the object reveal itself more from one direction that another? Is there enough variety and contrast in surface and texture? Is the form dynamic and does it rest on the pedestal in an interesting way?

For this project you will need:

At least 3 found objects Masking tape and some sort of covering Sketchbook and pencils Cardboard and duct tape for the plaster mold I will provide the plaster and carving tools.
 * examples:
 * 1) Plastic bags
 * 2) Old t shirts or fabric
 * 3) Carpet samples
 * 4) Burlap

Due dates to be announced

=Daily cleanup is mandatory!= =No plaster in or around the sinks!=





Louise Bourgeois



























Tony Cragg











Jean Arp