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'Double Sphere' Brainstorming Ideas for Sculpture Curved and circular shapes I like the simplicity ‘Double Sphere’ Brainstorming Wave-like form/round shape Ideas for Sculpture I sketched ideas to develop textures of motifs and forms for a future ceramic sculpture. I have been inspired by curved shapes and forms from metal balconies around the metro in Paris. I like this unique decorative style Barbara Hepworth, ‘Curved form’, 1956, 3D ‘enclosed form’ Impregnated plaster, painted on an aluminium armature. 52 by 80 Inspired from this structure, theculturetrip.com. by 48 cm. Tate.org. I like this very abstract form with three closing sides. A vase shape with patterns. Two slanted objects balancing off of each I was highly influenced by Barbara other. Too complex. Hepworth’s ceramic sculptures as she similarly combines curved and Triangular/Diamond structures wave-like forms in her pieces. A difference for my intentions will be to engrave patterns into the ceramic. Abstract looking Barbara Hepworth, figure with many ‘Pelagos’, 1964, Elm forms (infinity). A and strings on oak Looks like an eye, I like the idea. possible idea for base 430 by 460 by texture engraving. 385 mm, tate.org. I don’t like this configuration. It’s not appealing to the eye. ‘Double Sphere’ Developing Ideas I don’t like this. It has become too simple. Needs to be more complicated to achieve the I started the development of compositions for a sculpture complexity of shapes when engraving them constructed from a sphere shape. I am considering creating into the ceramic. several spheres intertwined within each other. I continued sketching abstract shapes within the sculpture like previously. One sculpture in three shapes. I like the unison. Leger influences with Better idea. More circles and repetition thoughtful. of shapes. Testing clay with half a sphere. Jean Arp’s interesting curved shapes on the canvas gave me the interest to Too similar to previous structure. work in this shape and motif manner. Can this be developed? I will need to start experimenting with different techniques in order to Abstract form and shapes. I Fernand Leger, “The Disk”, 1918, Oil on achieve the desired look for textural like the idea of the patterns Canvas, 65 by 54 cm, tate.org. effect. inside. Same idea from above but looking from 3D perspective I like the randomness of the shapes. Circle pattern from the end Jean Arp, ‘Constellation selon les lois of a tool created. Also, Three separate spheres wouldn’t be du hasard’, 1933, painted wood, 772 streaks for a textural effect. possible with available techniques. by 910 by 100 mm, tate.org An investigation of Circular and Geometric Forms in Leger’s Paintings Function and Purpose - “The Disk” www.museothyssen.org/en/collection/artists/leger-fernand/disc. This work was completed one month before the Armistice, which could refer to a war theme, Introduction https://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2012/inventingabstraction/?work=130 due to the chaos of two dimensional forms. The composition and layout of the shapes can be I have decided to investigate the use of circular and geometric motifs in Fernand seen as unstructured and intentionally unplanned. It reflects that the war was chaotic, tense Leger’s work “The Disk”, because my work is closely similar to how different shapes and everything was a blur: shapes are not specifically positioned for a particular reason. There and textures are used. is a reference to the colours of the flags, however it wasn’t intended to represent anything specific. Even though there are many round shapes, the construction aspect is significant as Context and cultural significance - Leger (18851-1955) well. This can be seen through angular triangles and construction lines that stand out. Perhaps Artistic Movements and Influences www.britannica.com/biography/Fernand-Leger. Leger wanted to show a balance in his use of shapes through a variety of soft (circles) and hard Leger was a French painter who was influenced by industrial technology and (triangles) shapes and tones. Contrasting light and dark shades. Bold Cubism. His style varied between figuration and abstraction. In 1900, he worked thick curved black and white semi-circles. in Paris as an architect, then a photographer. In 1903 he took part in the Paris School of Decorative Arts. He developed machine art, a style of monumental Vibrant tertiary colors My own work mechanistic forms with bold colors. He embraced the Cubist aspect of fracturing and textures from this palette. objects into geometric shapes, but kept an interest in portraying the illusion of Similar three-dimensionality. black and white color Other work by Leger Finding his Style contrasts “The Disk” was influenced by Leger’s interest between in the chaos of urban spaces. His interest in Leger and I primary colors created a sense of movement in his paintings that captured the optimism of White: first feature to the pre-World War I period. Leger was stand out to eye recruited during the First World War, which made him avoid abstraction and return to real objects. He began a series focused on Bright orange, red, purple representing the form of the disc. colors are harmonious Incorporation into his compositions of this together expressing a abstract motif, which he was familiar with warm mood. before the war, could be due to his collaboration with Kahnweiler in the publication of “J’ai Tué” by the Delaunays’ Fernand Leger, “The Disk”, 1918, Oil on Leger’s piece influences my piece in Swiss writer friend Blaise Cendrars. Leger did Canvas, 65 by 54 cm, tate.org. circular form through this feature and Fernand Leger, “Propellers”, the illustrations. Leger was influenced by Attractive light and textures. I engraved textures with a pale tones 1918, Oil on Canvas, 80. by Cezanne’s work at the Paris Salon D’Automne knife. Leger similarly drew black lines 65 cm, tate.org. of 1907. Small details of stripes, horizontal and diagonal lines to create a construction aspect. inspires technology and construction to create a building. www.theartstory.org/artist/leger-fernand/ https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/fernand-leger ‘Double Sphere’ Refining the Sculpture As I’m refining the sculpture in the making, I start to use a knife and wooden sticks to create bumps and lines on the piece. I used knives to create zig zag straight line motions. I continue to develop ideas and engrave different motifs previously brainstormed. A ‘w’ shape. I I did not use this solid textured prefer this ‘wavy’ pattern so I decided to cut the shape aspect. It portrays out instead. abstract shapes. I was influenced by Frank Stella I like this rectangular shape and sharp edges. As well as the big, from his piece ‘Egyplosis medium and small shapes. Relief’. I found his collage techniques with engraving textures like continuing lines and zig zags very appealing to I decided to go with this shape the eye. I want to achieve a and carve it out. similar goal. Original ideas that gave me inspiration for this project. I like how it looks very visually interesting; something different. Add scratch This is the final idea surfaces come to life. I like the with 3D aspect; shows lots knife for Nina Kemchyan, Egyplosis relief, Frank Stella, 1996, of the textures. more ‘Constellation Sphere’, Prints, relief, aquatint, magnesium Finished piece with two spheres side by side, with texture. 1990, Ceramics, tate.org. plates, 80 by 80 by 4 cm, tate.org. color oxides. Color influence from Stella. ‘Ancient Paris’ Development I intend to discover Parisian architecture through the repetition of shapes and patterns for an acrylic painting. I explored different compositions from original photos taken around Paris. I developed green, blue and grey color schemes to find the balance of tones in these colors. Color seems too dark. I needed to choose which colors would fit Rectangle composition shows more best for the leaves. background and lamp repetition. Experimental painting image for reference Leger influence for wire structure. Need to explore more dark tones of blue if I advance with idea. ---------------------------------------------------------- I prefer this round one, Another possibility is to look at wire structures from the as the theme fits with Curved metal metro; more intriguing patterns. the wire structure. Final finished piece Square composition does not allow lots of room for wire. Testing colors for painting ‘Stare’ Brainstorming Ideas I started brainstorming ideas in distorted and shattered objects through the figure - a first influence from Cubism. Pablo Picasso was an inspiration for this as the way he collages different subjects together is something I This has a cubist style want to achieve. to it. I was inspired by the human face Pablo Picasso, ‘Weeping Inspiring image for theme. Source: above, with Woman’, 1937, Oil paint on creative.com everything being canvas, 608 x 500 mm, Tate.org broken into parts. A shattered face that is broken into different I thought of the eye being pressured by sections will demonstrate something, feeling trapped. the pressure I want to show. Source: This represents hiding parts of the body, wallpaper.com with the feeling of everything being erased. Showing that the face isn’t always as perfect as it seems. Source: creativemarket.com Idea that beauty is not all about perfection. Showing different faces Shock of disappearing effect; interesting in a mirror. ‘Stare’ Pressure on Women Idea 1 I started to sketch composition ideas. The distortion of faces relates to ideas of women feeling need to be pretty and perfect causing pressure. Many women feel undervalued unless they meet society’s expectations of beauty. I want to create a piece where the audience can view my artwork from different perspectives, incorporating the abstraction possibly from the idea of an eye, with shattered mirror.
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