Transformation and Unity (crit 10/8)

Object Transformation and Unification
You will change two objects of your choice into something new by taking them apart and combining the pieces together. You must reuse ALL of the material in your existing objects, and combine them into a single unified work. This is not a collage (objects attached to a flat surface). We want you to physically join the parts of these objects together and create a new 3-D object.

What you are responsible for bringing in to class
October 1 two objects not bigger than 12" that you feel comfortable changing. You should begin to disassemble your objects at home and bring ALL of the pieces to class.
Any other supplies you would like to use while altering your object, such as glue, tape, sewing supplies, etc.
October 8 Finished project due. Critique day.

Important concept:  unity = a sense of order or completeness

Look at artworks by these artists for inspiration. 

Robert Rauschenberg

Sara Sze

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Soap Carving (9/24 crit)

Homework due in class September 17:
1. Read this article about carving soap.
If the link won't work, copy and paste the url:
http://www.dimidumo.be/Lester%20Gaba%20text%203.htm
2. Collect & bring soap carving tools. Example: paring knife, anything used for manicures, hairpin, needle, toothbrush
3. Sketch 3 ideas for for soap carvings.
4. Experiment at home (provide your own soap).
5. You will get a bar of soap for  your project in class on the 17th.

Photo Soap carving by George Ferrandi.

Final soap carving project due September 24.