I decided to place “Celestial Worm” in another location, specifically a tree because it symbolizes growth, and by placing something that is partly artificial on a natural object, it transforms into a manufactured rebirth. The purpose of rebirth in Cyborg Tree is to go back to the original form of a branch, but with a modern twist. The Cyborg Tree attempts to capture the essence of the unnatural along with the natural. The Cyborg Tree doesn’t personify itself, but rather it points out the mechanical/technological advancement of the branch to signify the importance of rebirth in a world where technology becomes an addiction. |
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Monday, June 6, 2011
“Cyborg Tree”
Sunday, June 5, 2011
“Celestial Worm”
Materials used: Formica, tree branch, styrofoam balls/cone, wood, paint (gold & white), silver iron wire, & glitter.
The idea of star constellations served as a guide to create this piece because I decided to think that the series of stars that are needed to create constellations can be thought of as an internal structure. The aim of “Celestial Worm” is to explore the concept of transformation through form and since it attempts to investigate the idea of form, it challenges the contemporary notion of form being defined as an external appearance. As a result of this investigation, “Celestial Worm” looks past the externalities and places emphasis to the internal structure of the piece. By placing more emphasis on the internal structure, the concept of form transforms into something more provocative. For this piece I decided to place different sizes of formica discs at various points on a tree branch and in addition to this I have placed this structure on a round base painted white to express the continuation of the piece. To accentuate the internal structure I have decided to place a styrofoam cone with three different sizes of styrofoam balls on the tail of the piece. I have painted the styrofoam gold and I have attached silver iron wire and added glitter to them as a reminder to the audience of my inspiration of the piece.
My interpretation of form
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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