Abstract Form Cs1 Abstract Form

One Option for Abstract Ideas n From the following Artists you can imitate their subject matter and style. n You could even replicate or due a spin off of one of their works.

Henry Moore n Moore, Sheep Piece, 1972, Bronze, 568cm long, England

Moore n Moore, Family Group, , Bronze(cast1950) 59 ¼ x 46 ½ “

And Still Moore n Moore, Drape Reclining figure, 102x152cm, Museum Ludwig, Cologne

One Moore time n Moore, Reclining figure, Elmwood

Barbara Hepworth n Hepworth, Assembly of Sea Forms, 1972, White marble

Hepworth n Hepworth, Figure for Landscape, Bronze, 1906, Hirshorn

Hepworth n Hepworth, Two Figures, , Teak, 54 inches

Hepworth n Hepworth, Pelagos, 1948, Tate Gallery

Umberto Boccioni n Boccioni, Unique forms of Continuity in Space, 1913, Bronze, 111cm

Container n You are going to bring in a container or make a container for casting that fits your idea

Container n Such as a water bottle

Carving n You have to figure out what negative space to remove to produce the positive form.

Use your drawings n Use the sketches of what you want to do as a guide

Carving n Your not going to have something produce in a short time. n It takes time to figure it out.

Carving n You can draw on the surface to aide you.

Copying an Artist n It is alright to copy and artist’s subject matter and style. n You can also do a spin off of the subject matter. n Many artist have done this while they were learning.

Carving n Shave the plaster, it will remain moist for a few days. n If you go too quickly you could end up breaking the work.

What if it breaks? n You have to figure out what to do. n You can use wire or wood to attach pieces. n When completely dry you can glue. n Be creative

Example n He added wire. n He also used moist shaving to make sphere.

Example n This work also broke into several pieces and solved by adding wire

Example n Be creative with your mistake. n This work also broke into several pieces

Example n You could also use wood.

Observe while you Carve n Look at your form. n Turn it upside down. n Rethink your design if it is not working. n Is there movement? n Is the negative and positive space working?

Observe while you carve n Texture? n Smooth and Rough n If you use ceramic tool wash them.

Observe while you Carve n Look at the action of the tool, sometimes your working on surface creates interesting textures. n You want to keep these.

Carving n Be careful not to cut yourself. n Do not rub your eyes, it will irritate them. Flush with water if you do.

Carving n Once the positive form starts to appears, pay attention to the movement in the form.

Carving n How does the positive and negative space create movement? n When looking at the work how does your eye move?

Carving n You can make changes n Critique your work n Get suggestions from others and myself

Carving is complete n You need to refine

Refine n Once dry, you can use other tools--rasps and saw blades, even sand paper. n If plaster is still moist, those items will not work efficiently.

Other Materials n Use can use other materials, such as wire, wood, or metal

Other view n You may decide to use color. You may use spray varnish to seal.

Texture n Rasps can also create texture

Final Steps n You have to add a finish. n Spray varnish n watercolor or paint n Spray paint

Watercolor n If you want to blend, watercolor is easier to use.

Acrylic or enamel n For single color you can use the acrylic or the water based enamels. n These do not come out of your clothes.

Remember this one? n Looks good. n When it broke, the student creatively solved the sculpture. n Look fine the way it is…but...

I have no sense of color n Did the person ask me for suggestions? No n Did the person ask if look fine white? No n Can the change it? Possibly by using acrylic or spray paint.

When finished n Writing assignment n This can be found on the evaluation sheet.

Evaluation n 100…Paper n 100…Composition n 100…Creativity n 100 Follow Objectives n 100…Work Ethic n 500 points total