I was truly inspired by Antoni's works. I think they got it right when they said in the article that Antoni's works, "blur the distinction between performance art and sculpture." I never thought of combining the two.
The concept of the cow in her pieces really interests me, as I have been collecting these adorable bovines since I can remember. I love cows! And almost for the same reasons. Her creative juices are out of this world and we are gently led to drink of hers. I love when an artist can accomodate us with such beverage!
The "Moor" piece is very heartfelt, and to make a life rope using all the people you are connected to is truly moving. To touch the horizon, to re-connect with the surface history of our life in this way...Antoni, inspires....
Monday, September 28, 2015
Sunday, September 27, 2015
A PLATYPUS SOAP CARVING "The Emptied-Bellied Platypus"
Assignment # Two in our 3-D Design class is to replicate any animal of choice into a soap carving, twice! The second carving will then be re-shaped or re-created into another whole design. But, for now just call me Carvin' Kimmy!
I chose to purchase my bar of soap from our local flea market. (Did you know if you buy things locally it puts revenue right back into our communities at a whopping 87%! ). I also asked the nice woman there to add a scent of patchoulli to soothe me as I'm creating.
I have named this project "The Empty-Bellied Platypus" for reasons you will see later on in this project.
My "Emptied-Bellied Platypus" has finally shaped up.
Little by little, I whittled and whittled my way into making another platypus, as this project calls for an exact replica. So, now I have two, TWO, two platypuses instead of one, done!
I chose to purchase my bar of soap from our local flea market. (Did you know if you buy things locally it puts revenue right back into our communities at a whopping 87%! ). I also asked the nice woman there to add a scent of patchoulli to soothe me as I'm creating.
I have named this project "The Empty-Bellied Platypus" for reasons you will see later on in this project.
My "Emptied-Bellied Platypus" has finally shaped up.
Little by little, I whittled and whittled my way into making another platypus, as this project calls for an exact replica. So, now I have two, TWO, two platypuses instead of one, done!
My cool Platypuses...I had to put them in the fridge a couple of times, when they'd get too soft. This warm Florida weather can melt platypuses!
Final Soap Sculptures.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
It's Tape Time!
Continuing on with my Masking Tape Shoe project, I photographed the whole process, from beginning to end, at their different stages of construction.
After carefully measuring and cutting out my patterns from the masking tape sheets I made, I was able to tape all my patterened pieces into the form I was after.
After carefully measuring and cutting out my patterns from the masking tape sheets I made, I was able to tape all my patterened pieces into the form I was after.
Left boot formed, and now I will add all the little finer details to it, also using just masking tape. . .
Right boot in its initial construction stage. . .
The heels were formed using all the scrap pieces, so throw nothing away!
Well, here's my new pair of hiking boots made completely out of masking tape. One is bigger than the other, but so are my feet. LOL! I like them both because each one has its better side.
Now, I will start working on their patterned soles, and add even more finer details to these wonderfully fun, masking tape hiking boots
This is a work of art!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Practice Makes Perfect
For our first project in 3D Design, we were asked to make a pair of shoes out of masking tape. This is my first attempt at constructing my shoes.
I will be using paper and scotch tape as my medium, because I need practice first, before I attempt the masking tape. I chose my favorite pair of hiking boots that I used to hike out of the Grand Canyon with, so, I won't be cutting them up as suggested.
After careful examination of my boots, first measuring, to the best of my ability, all pieces involved, measuring them from seam to seam, I created all the patterned pieces. I then, constructed them back together to re-create the hiking boot, using scotch tape to adhere. I practiced with several types of paper.
The white paper boot was made out of a card stock paper. That was much too difficult to form. So, I changed to a plain black copy paper for my next attempt.
(Be sure to make yourself extra patterns, so you won't be re-measuring with each and every try. Its called live and learn. :)
My third attempt came out the best, I think. I was able to figure out how the instep was built, and how I could make the heel within those first two trys.
I think I'm ready now. . .
It's masking tape time!
I will be using paper and scotch tape as my medium, because I need practice first, before I attempt the masking tape. I chose my favorite pair of hiking boots that I used to hike out of the Grand Canyon with, so, I won't be cutting them up as suggested.
After careful examination of my boots, first measuring, to the best of my ability, all pieces involved, measuring them from seam to seam, I created all the patterned pieces. I then, constructed them back together to re-create the hiking boot, using scotch tape to adhere. I practiced with several types of paper.
The white paper boot was made out of a card stock paper. That was much too difficult to form. So, I changed to a plain black copy paper for my next attempt.
(Be sure to make yourself extra patterns, so you won't be re-measuring with each and every try. Its called live and learn. :)
My third attempt came out the best, I think. I was able to figure out how the instep was built, and how I could make the heel within those first two trys.
I think I'm ready now. . .
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