1. Paper Mache Sculptures
Working with Form and Space

2. 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

3. 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

4. Objective Formalism Examples

7. Non-objective Formalism

10. Artist Highlight: Jeremy Ruiz

11. 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.

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

13. Ruiz’s Work

14. Papier Mache Sculpting Process

15. 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?

16. Drawing a sculpture in 3D

19. 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

20. Armature

21. Pumpkins

23. Plaster Cloth