Purpose:

To understand how a line can be used to create a three-dimensional form;

To use reed to create a sculpture that considers space, balance, repetition, variety, and emphasis;

To learn about sculpture artists and where they find their inspiration.

Brainstorming:

Practice Reflection:

I think that my first attempt was more balanced than my second attempt, which is why I prefer that one. I think that my second practice sculpture was a little busier, and less of an airy feel which is what I was aiming for. Because of this, I think that if I were to choose one of these to represent my drawing in space assignment, I would choose my first reed sculpture.

Final Sculpture:

Final Reflection:

Question 1:

Describe your process of creating this piece--both the physical process and what went through your head as you made your decisions. There should be at least 4 steps listed.

My reed sculpture started by using soaked pieces of reed, and practicing making shapes with it, or “drawing in space”. After two practice sculptures, I created my final piece, using paper clips to keep the reed in the form I had created, then later glued it together. To make an area of emphasis, I used one small sheet of white tissue paper, and one larger dark green one, and glued them onto my sculpture in a way that I thought would help my area of emphasis pop a little more- I wanted that to be the where your eye is drawn to. I finished by filling out this assessment to reflect on my work.

Question 2:

Where do you see variety in your sculpture? What have you done to show emphasis?

My area of emphasis is defined by more positive space (reed) and two sheets of tissue paper in colors that I thought complimented each other.

Question 3:

What have you learned about the art form “sculpture” while doing this project?

I haven’t done a lot of sculpture before, and never with reed. I thought this made this project even more fun, interesting, and a little bit challenging at times. Overall, I learned a lot about positive and negative space, balance, and areas of emphasis.