Month: February 2025

I chose to use a ceramic bright red bull for my project. Generally a bull is a powerful symbol of strength, but also represents fertility and tenacity. The bull I chose shows a muscular build and the way its hooves dig into the ground reflect these qualities. Honestly my first reaction to this object wasn’t… Continue reading Riley Bossick-Project 1 Research

The object I’ve chosen is a ceramic chicken used for decoration.  The chicken is decorative and demonstrates people’s desire to personalize their spaces.  The chicken reminds me of a farm and, by extension, the work that goes into taking care of animals.  In addition, the chicken reminds me of Lunar New Years because different years… Continue reading Abby Wrightsmith- Project 1 Research

I have chosen to work with a 3D-printed bear. This bear is all black and features evidence of being 3D-printed through its thin plastic filament layers. The bear is about 6 inches long and 3 inches tall. It is posed standing on all four legs looking straight ahead. It is most likely depicting an American… Continue reading Kaitlyn Segreti – project one research

In a literal sense, my molded object is a robotic cat toy from the 2000’s. It is about 10 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and mostly silver and dark blue. It serves as a “throwback” a nod to 2000’s nostalgia and developing technology for a more playful purpose. It brings me back to my childhood,… Continue reading Nina Kent – Project 1 writing and sketches

I chose to work with a porcelain unicorn, which was probably used for decorative purposes. It was one of two unicorns that I found sitting next to each other– they may have come from a set.  The unicorn symbolizes innocence and purity to me. The way it’s laying on its side leads me to think… Continue reading Olivia S.P. Research Binder – Project 1

I have chosen to work with a painted, wooden rooster, which is a semi-realistic sculpture that resembles a male chicken.  I think the rooster, in a generalized sense, represents the start of the day and agriculture. They are known for being the leader of their flock, protecting hen, and crowing. I always associate roosters with… Continue reading Naomi Malone, Project 1 – Research Assignment