Working on a digital image of a nuclear reaction absorbed by protactinium was an engaging experience. I incorporated elements like trees, cars, dark clouds, and a hurricane to make the scene more dynamic. Combining these details was both challenging and enjoyable. Each element added depth to the image and made it more visually striking. Overall, I loved the process of mixing scientific concepts with creative design. 

Subjects involved include: Science, Technology, Art

Artist statement - The goal of this project was to explore the connections between art and history, specifically the period of the Columbian Exchange. Each classes' assignments were connected because they all focused on different aspects of the Exchange like its historical significance and how it influenced culture. In art class, my project was to create something related to the Columbian Exchange, and I chose to sculpt a pumpkin. This was a good choice because pumpkins were one of the many crops exchanged between the Old World and the New World during that time. To make the pumpkin, I used the pinch pot technique. I started by forming a ball of clay and hollowing it out to create the body of the pumpkin. Once I had the basic shape, I used a knife tool to carve lines into the surface to make it look more weathered. For the stem, I rolled a coil of clay and shaped it, then attached it to the top of the pumpkin using the slip, score, and smooth technique. After it was all put together, I glazed the pumpkin with light and dark shades of orange and made the stem dark green. What worked well for me was the pinch pot technique as it was easy to control the shape. The carving for texture also turned out pretty well, giving the pumpkin a nice, realistic look. The glazing was a little tricky, though, because I wanted to get the right shades and make sure the glaze was even. If I had more time, I would have worked on the stem a little more or added more details to make the pumpkin even more realistic. Overall, I liked how the project connected art with history, especially through something like the Columbian Exchange. 

Subjects involved include: History, Technology, Art