Point to Line to Plane (Final)

The aim is to achieve the most dynamic form using the planes formed by the strings.

And my personal aim is to do that , but at the same time making sure the form has the unity , harmony and simplicity.

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There’s the contrast of curve and straight lines, the variation of density. The lines stem from a single swirl but spread out to different directions.img_20160921_110849_hdr-copy

On one side , the spreading lines and planes going different direction forms an image of spreading wings.

While the two bigger planes captures the most attention. The small part added on the left is to balance the heavy form on the right, at different angle it parallel with each of the two bigger planes, acting as a complementary form that makes the sculpture more complete.

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From the other side, the lines follows along the soft curvature of the base.

Jon said it looks like the waves The Great Wave off Kanagawa. and I like that idea.img_20160921_110842_hdr-copy

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The base is precariously balanced along a line, with the two sides curving upwards.

One of the reason that I work with such an open structure is also to counter the difficulty of keeping the tension of the string. When the plastic curves too much, the string tends to lose tension over time. However, with this over form, the gravity will always pull the two sides of the plastic down, keeping the string relatively taut.

I used single colour because I find it distracting to have multiple colours. And the use of colour will actually affect the amount of attention we put on each plane, which will require much more consideration. For me, use of plane and line is enough to achieve the desired effect.

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This is the planning of the lines on 2D surface.

AND THAT’S IT NO MORE SEWING ON PLASTIC PHEW

Point to Line to Plane

I was actually excited for the project, it sounded fun even though I had no idea how to achieve it. (Or what to achieve )

So Peter gave us the first step, start with lines on flat surface

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This is what I started with, straight line and curve, I connect the alternate ends of each line, to give things a twist. (literally)

And there goes my first study model (pardon the bad picture)

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I like how the surface turns from front to the back, it transform from a curvature to a flat plane. And how the straight lines formed a curvature on the side, making it dynamic but soft. I also like how the lines intersects from some of the angles.

 

ARTIST REFERENCE: Upon some browsing and research, I came across an artist that used this parabolic plane in her work. Barbara Hepworth (Female sculptor during that time? YAAAASSSS)

And I just love love love these.

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Barbara Hepworth, Stringed Figure: Curlew (Maquette I), brass and cotton string, 1956. http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/impressionist-modern-art-day-sale-n08988/lot.457.html

Orpheus (Maquette 2) (Version II) 1956, edition 1959 Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903-1975 Presented by the artist 1967 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/T00955

Orpheus (Maquette 2) (Version II) 1956, edition 1959 Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903-1975 Presented by the artist 1967 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/T00955

The swift lines, soft curves and dynamic form are like dancers. The different lines intersect visually and yet are not too complex and distracting.

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LEARNING POINT : I noticed that in her work there is always one part in which the lines or the form contract, and on the other part of the sculpture the lines spread out, this contrast actually makes the form more dynamic.

I let myself went through some trial an error, trying out different things and geting myself familiar with how the string and card would work. Didn’t record all of them but you can see the traces.

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DIFFICULTIES: Even though I tried using multiple parabolic planes to make the sculpture more interesting, it always turn out too random or messy. I want to achieve something that looks whole. Something that has harmony, unity and yet has the dynamic quality.

On the side note,  as I work on it, the spreading of lines and the curves bring to mind the image of spreading wings, the way the feathers spread out neatly on a bird’s wings.

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Aaaaaand with that I will leave the final work to the next post.

 

We went to the hardware store

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having in mind our task is to assemble parts to represent an animal , this ring naturally brings to mind the bull’s nose ring.

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Perhaps I was too inspired by the Bull’s Head by Picasso that Peter showed us during lesson. Like he said it’s an elegant piece of work, and my aim (If I have one) in this project is to achieve the simplicity and elegance,

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Pablo Picasso, 1942, Tête de taureau(Bull’s Head), bicycle seat and handlebars

 

I went on to find a pair of horn for my work, the first thing that caught my eye was this pretty door handle:

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I thought the brown and black tone was a nice pair with the ring, and the curved structure in the centre looks like the forehead(??) of the ox, right?

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But Peter said the horn is a bit too far stretched (Okay can). So to make it better I went to look for more horns. (since when was I so hardworking???)

 

My next step is finding this silver door handle at the same hardware store. My initial thought was to pair it with a silver ring that looked like the black one. But upon reaching home, I pick up a binder clip on the table which remind me the shape of the bull’s head and I went with it. The nose part was found later in the tool box at home.  (I quite like how the reflective surface pari with the black.)

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The horn is pointing forward and upwards just like the horn of a bull. And the narrow trapezium face with the structure at the bottom.

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And as I as fiddling things in the tool box. (Which was left by the previous house owner) I FOUND THESE GEM:

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The two curved iron bar look JUST LIKE the horns of an ox. I had no idea what it was for or why there is yarns wrapped around it, all I know and care is it would work well with the ring.img_20160831_122518-copy

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I feel like the image is enough to show the features of the animal, and I like the simplicity, so I didn’t add anything more to show the face.

Peter said it would be better if I present it on a vertical surface such as a wall. I agree with him but I got no balls.

 

And that concludes my 3D project 1

 

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