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What are your favorite hobbies or pastimes?
I love creating in all forms, from sewing, to sculpting, and 2d art as well. I am a hands on person, so almost all of my favorite hobbies involve using my hands and abilities to create things that I find interesting.
What studio processes are you currently involved with:
Currently, I am only involved in an apparel construction class on campus, but in the past I have been involved in sculpting, blacksmithing, and 3d printing as well. I have always done my best to explore many forms of art in my free time, always seeking to find my own limits when it comes to creation.
What images, objects , and processes do you find yourself attracted to?
Recently I have found myself fascinated by mecha, or robots, however I am also interested in knights and fantasy, anime, and stop motion. I find the process of sculpting to be very meditative in its many forms, and I want to know more about creating puppets for stop motion.
What issues (locally, nationally, internationally) capture your attention?
I am interested in what it means to be human and the human condition, including humanity's relationship with other creatures and the world. I see this reflected in wars, as well as the food industry and consumerism. The best way I feel I can affect this is through creating art, and one of the biggest parts of this is the accessibility of creation.
How can I use 3d modeling and 3d printing to make art more accessible, specifically for creating puppets for use in stop motion?
My research project will involve developing the accessibility of stop motion animation tools by modeling and printing a fully posable character and stand in Maya, and then printing and finishing them, and finally using them to create a short animation showcasing their capabilities.
Action Plan:
Research, Character Design, and Planning: Oct 17th-25th
Modeling Test Joints and Pieces: Oct 25th-31st
Printing and Testing sample joints and pieces: Nov 1st-4th
Modeling final model with experiments in mind: Nov 5th-15th
Printing, Testing, and Finishing final model: Nov 16th-25th
Animation and Presentation on website: Nov 26th- Dec 5th
Resources:
3D printer
Maya
Possibly metal screws, joints, washers
Budget: $30 (goal is accessability, all extra parts should be cheap and easy to find)
Camera
Animation software (photoshop most likely)
Feasibility and Alternatives:
Possible Roadblocks: Shortage of 3d printer availability and materials, strength of materials and durability to repeated wear that stop motion would produce
Alternatives: Coatings, washers to reduce friction, and alternative materials can all be explored so that the models can retain their accessibility and usefulness. Additionally, printing multiples or replacement parts for commonly worn pieces is an option worth exploring.
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