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Overview
Overview
Goal
Goal
Students will choose an animal to recreate using recycled and non-traditional materials. They will focus on shaping the animal’s form by layering and manipulating these materials, highlighting texture, and experimenting with color and pattern.
His sculptures are composed of recognizable objects of plastic, metal and wood. These objects are chosen for their color, shape, texture, durability and patina; then they are assembled using nails, bolts, and screws. The outdoor sculptures are constructed of stainless steel, brass, or aluminum found objects which are welded together.
Creates life-size animal sculptures. The accessibility and versatility of cardboard with its many tones and textures, allows him to capture unique details and raw emotion, all whilst creating zero waste. Animals have always been a central theme in his artwork. Inspired by my extensive travels and volunteering through Asia, East Africa, and South America.
Barbara Franc
Barbara Franc
Barbara Franc sculptor using recycled metals including tin and copper to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form.
We think Vallières sculptures are captivating and a brilliant use for discarded cardboard. We especially love the work she creates that incorporate original branding into the design aesthetic of the finished cardboard animal sculptures.
Most of my larger work is made using sheet steel with scrap pieces incorporated for details. These sculptures are often life sized and are sometimes mistaken for bronzes or even the real thing. I also make ‘found object’ sculptures that are made entirely of scrap tools and discarded metal items.
Her work is created with recycled and found materials. Items such as old garden hose, electrical wire, computer cables, piano keys, mini blinds, china shards, license plates, and bottle caps are utilized to create imagery and abstractions that come from her imagination.
Possible Material Options:
Possible Material Options:
Records
Old Art Supplies
Plastic Bags
Trash
Bottle Caps
Sticks
Wire
Plastic Bottles
Newspaper & Construction Paper
Buttons
Cardboard
Music Notes
Magazines
Cans
Gears/Old Nails, Screws
CD's
Reflection Questions & Artist Statement
Reflection Questions & Artist Statement
Reflection Questions
Reflection Questions
Choose 4 questions to answer:
How did using recycled or found materials influence the way you approached the creation of your animal sculpture?
What were the biggest challenges you faced during the project, and how did you solve them?
How did the materials you chose help or hinder the realism or abstraction of your animal sculpture?
What message or story does your sculpture communicate about the environment or the animal you chose?
If you could change one thing about your project, what would it be and why?
How has this project changed your perspective on the use of materials in art-making?
In what ways did the use of recycled materials challenge or enhance your creative process?
Artist Statement Questions
Artist Statement Questions
Use the following questions to write a short paragraph about your artwork:
What did you make?
What does your artwork mean?
Why did you make your artwork?
How did you make your artwork?
Your artist statement can include:
Your inspiration
Themes you explored
Personal connections to your work
Information about the creative process (techniques, materials, etc)
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