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Using wire and a variety of art media, create a work of art using materials that you have collected.
Using wire and a variety of art media, create a work of art using materials that you have collected.
Objectives:
Objectives:
Students will learn about and work with the medium of wire
Students will plan out their sculpture in multiple viewpoints to successfully plan in 3D
Students will incorporate "found objects" and recyclables into their artwork
Students will work with a variety of attachment methods and adhesives
Thoughts/Ideas on "Found Objects"
Thoughts/Ideas on "Found Objects"
There are some materials available in class but you should collect and bring in the majority of material from home. Bringing your own objects will prevent entire types of material being used by one student or every student's looking the same.
Look for old objects that have interesting shapes. Great things can be found in, tool sheds, garage sales, Goodwill, junk drawer, etc. Look for similar objects, like buckets of old bolts and nuts, ruined paint brushes, ruined electronics etc.
You will only need a few found objects - advanced students could need more.
Inspiration Artwork
Inspiration Artwork
Project Steps
Project Steps
Step 1 -
Step 1 -
First we are looking for the insects/bugs we want to create and then planning different ways that would look.
Use the links to the right to explore different types of bugs and and source images to work from.
Pick out 6 bugs/insects that are interesting to you. Sketch them out - while you are sketching them, think about how many legs they have, where they are connected to the body, where the wings are attached, etc...
You need 6 sketches at least 2" X 2" EACH
Explore different bugs, even if you think you know exactly the ones you want, you still need to draw out 6. Look for varieties or something completely different...sometimes we end up with something we avoided.
You will make 3 bugs - Choose the 3 you want.
Examples of bug research:
Step 2 -
Step 2 -
After you have chosen the bugs you want, draw out your 3 bugs with 3 perspectives (view points) HOW YOU WANT TO MAKE THEM (materials you want to use, etc...)
My suggestion is Top View, Side View and Front View....but if a different view is better for your bugs, replace it with the useless one.
THESE FULL DRAWINGS....they need to be at least 2" X 2" EACH.
This is an important skill for sculptural work, practice and gain more skill and ease in drawing out your ideas in the round (all sides).
Once you are done, you will turn in your work and then show Mrs. to begin with materials.
Step 3-
Step 3-
Familiarize yourself with how to work with wire. Mrs. Lusk will give a demo in class, and there are some helpful videos you can check out.
Helpful Videos for Working with Wire
Helpful Videos for Working with Wire
Wire Joining Techniques-
Wire Joining Techniques-
U Channel - 00:06
Coiling- 01:20
Two Wire Twist - 02:12
Interlock - 02:52
Step 4-
Step 4-
Using wire, create a "skeleton" or/and "frame" of your bug.
You can draw out your bug the size you will actually be making it, and then "trace" your contour lines with wire, this can help you get started quickly! (See examples to the right) ------->
Then add other dimensions to your traced single dimension bug. Create a "cage" type of structure to create the full body of your bug
Helpful Videos on Making Wire Bugs
Helpful Videos on Making Wire Bugs
Step 5 -
Step 5 -
Found materials will be arranged and attached within your wire frame to create your final design. Objects can be hot glued together or attached with wire (but we do not want to see any glue residue in the final piece).
*Some materials may not stay attached with these methods. For example, artists that use metal objects (forks, cans, bolts, etc.) to create metal figures weld the pieces to create a permanent attachment. Some things may not be useable because there is not a good way to attach the parts. Keep this in mind as you search for objects.
Then as a final touch, go back with thinner (or colored) wire and add in details to your bug. Think about areas that need reinment as well as areas that could use interest. (Wing designs, mouth parts, antennae, etc...)
Inspiration Artists: Wire and Junk Sculptures
Inspiration Artists: Wire and Junk Sculptures
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