My object in a literal sense is a hollow ceramic garden figure of a woodsman carrying a bundle of sticks, apples and coal. He is also wearing a cloak and brimmed hat. It doesn’t particularly signify anything in particular other than peoples desire for quaint garden decorations. There isn’t many connotations in particular that this piece holds, it’s rather a mundane object in its literal meaning. However the figure itself does look quite a bit like a wizard and although the original object is probably the furthest thing from a wizard I would like my project to reflect something along the ethereal lines. Taking something as mundane as a simple lawn ornament of a jolly woodsman I would like to manipulate the mold in some way so that the objects can seem to be alive and participating in some ritual of sorts, one that is almost creepy in a sense.
Archives for February 2022
Project 1 Research Parts 2 & 3–Danielle Porter
Project 1- Haley Griffin
The object I have chosen to use for this project is a ceramic cat statue. This ceramic cat is representative of a common house cat, which is a pet that many people have. I was drawn to use this statue out of all the objects I saw because I have a pet cat myself. In having a cat as a pet I have found that there are often polarizing opinions about cats. Whenever I tell people about my pet, they either respond very positively or very negatively. People think cats are either calm and cuddly or aggressive and mean. With these contrasting opinions about cats, people looking at this ceramic cat can either feel joy or anger. For my sculpture project, I thought it would be interesting to look into the polarizing relationships that so many people have with house cats. In my project, I plan to show both these positive and negative opinions by depicting the cat as a “devil” or as an “angel”.
Project 1: Part 1 Writing Assignment
The object I choose to work with for this project is a skull with various symbols etched into it. Many of the symbols relate to religion, with a cross on the back and other Celtic symbols on the front. Personally, I think that skulls represent death and rebirth but in a celebratory way. Many people think skulls represent darkness which can be true in some cases but to me they symbolize the celebration of moving on to something or somewhere new. A skull is mostly used to denote death or danger. Many warning labels for dangerous chemicals use skulls to show that their contents can cause harm. Some cultures use skulls to celebrate their dead or to represent good health and new beginnings. Keeping this in mind, I want my project to follow the idea of embracing something new. I think that by using different materials I can show that to become something new, you must change both physically and mentally. I plan to do this by altering the skulls after I cast them and cause damage to some or build upon them.
Project 1 – Jingyi Zhou
I chose to work with an old perfume bottle. It was the first perfume I bought for myself. By definition, a perfume bottle is a vessel made to hold scent. I think it represents something romantic and positive and is usually one of the top gift options. It’s probably because perfume is associated with romantic relationships and strong affection. Plus, smells trigger strong memories. A specific perfume scent may remind you of a special memory or a particular period of time. From the appearance, a perfume bottle is usually made out of glass, which allows us to see the liquid inside, and creating a luxurious feeling.
I would like to create a project that relates scent to memory. I want to make the a series of replicas also transparent like glass, and adding memory elements inside the bottles, like snow globes. By doing so, I hope to convey to the audience about “scent & memory”, and how perfume is not only a commercialized product, but also a personal thing.
Luong Vu, artsXpose #1
Writing Assignment and Collage Brady Lawlor
For my project, I chose to work with a two-way handheld radio. This device is used to communicate with another person using another handheld radio. The rectangular body of it is made out of plastic, with small rubber buttons. It also has a long stiff rubber antenna that sticks straight out the top.
I think my object represents communication. The need to talk to other people and the hope everyone has to receive a voice back. It symbolizes human connection and how other people can hear what you are saying even though you aren’t nearby. It denotes the necessity to speak and to tell others what is going on in your head.
The radio carries a sort of professional sense wherever it goes, almost making the user feel as if they are relaying an important message to a friend or a secret code to a spy. It makes the user feel powerful and also important in a way. It also carries a hint of amazement to it, as it is so enthralling to hear someone’s voice when they are in another room or even another building.
I want to explore the idea of human communication and connection through devices like this object. To possibly make a statement about the importance of talking to others and the consequences of either isolation or being forgotten about by the person on the other side of the radio.
PROJ1 Collages and Sketches
Project 1, Part 1
My object is literally a baby, riding a dolphin, holding up a shell. I would guess that the original intended use of this is as a candy dish. I think my object represents literally a beachy scene in heaven. Its fantastical and not realistic while depicting real things. I think my object represents and has undertones and associations to Greek mythology and is similar to old marble statues. A baby could never ride a dolphin and it feels straight out of a story or tale. It reminds me of a young Poseidon. From the moment I saw this object I knew I wanted to make commentary on the ocean. This statue is so innocent and the dolphin is smiling and it makes you feel happy. But the icebergs are melting, the water levels are rising. I want to explore either adding trash to the shell the baby is holding or melting the object.
Project 1 Part 1 Danielle Porter: Research Writing
My objects are small glass bottles sealed with corks. The corks are removable, and the bottles are in different shapes, including a heart.
These objects indicate the individual who created them wishes to preserve even small items or substances in their life, and that others who buy these objects want the same.
Some of the things my bottles might represent are the ideas of women’s fashion products (creams or perfumes that come in odd bottles), potions, or ornate bottles of alcohol.
I think I want to associate the bottles with women’s beauty products in my sculpture. I want to create a large number of the bottles, almost to an overwhelming amount, and fit some of them inside a small container I have that looks like a dresser/cabinet. This I feel will deliver the connotation that women are pressured or feel that they must have many, many products in order to appear desirable, to the point where some women may have a frightening number of products they use.
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