In this project I learned a lot about how styrofoam works and how to use a razor blade. I found there were cleaner and more effective lines the quicker I sliced the styrofoam. I also developed a certain steadiness of hand needed to cut and place edges together. I discovered that I have pretty nimble hands, and can work tiny things easily. At first I had trouble glueing things, I even tried to dry the glue with a blow drier (the only effect was overheating the styrofoam). After putting tape on, my art skyrocketed and it was much easier for me to make my art.
The biggest problem I faced in this project was unifying edges and trying to tape them - all without harming other edges I taped. Before learning about the tape, this project seemed impossible. After taping edges everything held together just fine. I felt like I could actually create art. Another challenge I faced was putting edges together and taping them, I needed someone else to hold it as I put tape on. Most people around me were cutting and shaping cups to fancy designs, but I wanted to form something of my own. I started by making a circle, and the design in my head was much different than what I ended up having. After making my first ring I decided to just go with the creative flow and make a spherical design. Afterwards I thought, "Hey! Now my sphere needs a pedestal." So I cut a cup up and made it interesting. Now after doing a few things I was not prepared for, I have a pleasant piece that looks laced and gridded, yet it forms a coherent whole.
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AuthorI am an SGD student at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. I have made many pieces of art in my college courses and Art and Design Studio class. I enjoy 3-d sculptures and picture taking the most, feel free to explore my various artworks posted on this website to the left! Archives
December 2017
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