Wire Sculpture

I made a wire sculpture of an old teapot (maybe it's a watering can). I made this using two different types of wire. I used a thick wire to create the project and I used thin wire to sign my name. I made these wire sculptures by measuring the object, adding 1 cm, creating a hook on both side, and using a tool to put the wire together. I did this for every circle on the teapot. Then, I used straight wire to make supports going up and down. Again, measured the object, added 1 cm, created a hook on both side, and used a tool to put the wire together. After I finished this, I created the teapot's handle. Lastly I created a little circle to support the neck of the teapot, and I tightened the joints of the entire sculpture. Each of these took me at least 3 hours. In this piece, I used line to show shape, and shape to show value and form.

In this wire sculpture, I used informal balance. This project evolved in many ways. The first time I attempted to make a wire sculpture, I did not pay enough attention to the size of the lines and circles I attached. The second time I attempted to make a wire sculpture, I changed the topic from a hand to a teapot. The third time I attempted to make a wire sculpture, I measured carefully, and it was easier with the simple design.

The meaning behind this artwork is that while I was making it I was thinking that it is a bit ironic having a teapot made out of something that can't hold water. This project relates to my life because I had to do it over and over, and it took me a very long time to make, and it was very hard to spend so much time (approximately 10 hours) to make something that I am not at all happy with. Here are some things I want to improve on:

• The joints are too big.
• The structure is unstable.
• The neck of the teapot is particularly unstable.
• I had to used a lose coil to show the handle.
• These took me way too long.