Soft Sculpture
Project Description
Like Claes Oldenberg, build an oversized soft version of an everyday object that is normally hard.
In addition to basic craft/fabrication skills, the conceptual idea we will be focusing on is:
How shifts in scale and material can transform an object and our relationship to it.
Choose an object to recreate that has interesting overall shape, details to emphasize , and lots of facets/contours. Choose an object that will present an interesting transformation when you shift the scale and material. Objects that work best tend to be hard (metal, plastic, wood), machine-made, and hand-sized.
NO TOYS, DOLLS, OR ANIMALS
Project requirements
Minimum size 3'x3'x3' ( thats 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet! )
No glue! Sewn together.
Design and construction well-planned
Considerations
What are your material choices? (textures, patterns, prints, color, flexibility, etc)
How will it be filled/stuffed? (packing peanuts, feathers, fluff, etc)
How will you deal with surface details? (You can finish the sculpture however you want, by adding things to the surface, using different materials, buttons, painting, etc.)
Schedule
10/5 Project Assigned, begin sketches and brainstorm over the weekend
Homework: Design and create patterns from paper. Collect fabric, needles and materials for sewing. Come to class prepared to work!
10/12 In class work day. COME TO CLASS PREPARED!
10/19 In class work day. COME TO CLASS PREPARED!
10/26 Teacher Planning Day. Send progress photo via reminds to teacher!
11/2 FINAL CRITIQUE!
Artists to look at:
Claes Oldenberg
Katie Stout
Yayoi Kusama
11/2 FINAL CRITIQUE!
Artists to look at:
Claes Oldenberg
Katie Stout
Yayoi Kusama
