Paper Mache Sculptures Working with Form and Space

Objectives of this Project To demonstrate 3-dimensional form To demonstrate +/- space in 3D To demonstrate craftsmanship and sculpting techniques with plaster cloth To create a unique 3D form

Formalism – A theory of Art We create and study artwork for: How it is made Use of elements of art (color, line, form, texture, etc.) Because we study the artwork’s elements, we focus on layout and design qualities, which ABSTRACTS the artwork Formal artwork can be Objective Non-objective

Objective Formalism Examples

Non-objective Formalism

Artist Highlight: Jeremy Ruiz

Jeremy Ruiz Current artist in Chicagoland area. Creative Director: Leads multiple projects and oversees the work to make sure that artistic excellence is achieved for the company. Works with advertising, retail design, event production, design, etc.

Freelance Work Sculpture design Book illustration Character design High quality display masks

Ruiz’s Work

Papier Mache Sculpting Process

Process 1. Sketch your ideas (TN Sketches) 2. Narrow your topic to one main idea 3. Draw a final sketch of your sculpture from 4 different sides – what will it look like from the front, back, side, top?

Drawing a sculpture in 3D

Process Continued 4. Create an ARMATURE: a framework in which a sculpture is molded over the top. The armature acts as a skeleton or support for the sculpting material (papier mache) 5. Apply papier mache over the top of the armature 6. Paint the armature with design/pattern

Armature

Pumpkins

Plaster Cloth