Tunnel Sculpture
the project and expectations
Due DateS:
Parts of Project
(deadlines and further details will also be shared in class and Google Classroom)
(deadlines and further details will also be shared in class and Google Classroom)
- Plan
- For the plan, you are expected to have a detailed, visual representation (sketch) of what you plan on doing. Detailed means color, notes, sketches of each "layer" of your sculpture. If you are struggling you need to come to class with what you want each layer to represent about your history and future at a bare minimum so we have something to discuss for credit. It does not have to be perfect - it's a sketch. Use notes to summarize ideas that you might not be able to draw.
- A completed plan and discussing it with Mrs. Pratt will be a summative grade. Discussion can happen outside of class or via email if we don't get to it during class.
- Come to class with any special materials you will need to get to work!
- Final Project
- Artist Statement
- Final Critique: During Class
The Senior Boast
Who were Beowulf's demons? How did he overcome them? Through what ways did he share his accomplishments with the world? What objects aided in his conquering his demons? How do those objects represent his struggle?
Through working with both Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Pratt, you will create a Senior Boast that shares with the world your demons and how you have overcome them through both your written boast and an artwork you create.
Through working with both Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Pratt, you will create a Senior Boast that shares with the world your demons and how you have overcome them through both your written boast and an artwork you create.
Tunnel Sculpture
For your Beowulf project, you will create a tunnel sculpture. That means a sculpture that is structurally deep that allows the viewer to look through the layers of your life.
We will critique your sculptures in class. Upon completion of this project, you will write an artist statement where you will explain how your sculpture ties in with your boast and how they both connect with the story of Beowulf and how he overcame his demons.
Questions to consider while designing your sculpture
Tunnel Sculpture Expectations:
If you are planning on doing a tunnel book:
Project Rubric:
We will critique your sculptures in class. Upon completion of this project, you will write an artist statement where you will explain how your sculpture ties in with your boast and how they both connect with the story of Beowulf and how he overcame his demons.
Questions to consider while designing your sculpture
- What is a layer? How can that word be interpreted?
- Does a layer have to be on the outside or can it be on the inside?
- How can you visually represent your character flaws and strengths?
- What imagery, symbols and/or abstract visuals represent your experiences and ideas?
- What material can best express the story of your future?
- How did the artists we look at include layers in their work?
Tunnel Sculpture Expectations:
- Visual depth and layers contained within the sculpture. Allows the viewer to look through the layers of your life.
- Contain 4 visual layers that interact (at least visually) with one another. youth, middle ages, high school/present and your future demons.
- Each layer should represent (abstractly or representationally) the parts of your boast. You don’t have to show every aspect of your boast, but it should be summed up visually through your visual choices.
- You must consider your sculpture’s form (3 dimensional shape it takes and how it looks from all sides) and surface (how do you treat the surface – Monoprinting - Colors? Texture? Materials?)
- Be creative and unique – think outside the box!
- Lots of detail and is engaging for the viewer. There are things for them to discover as they look closer.
- You can include text in your sculpture if desired, but make sure your images are communicating your ideas, not just your text.
- Your sculpture must be constructed by you with thought, effort and purpose
- High level of craftsmanship
If you are planning on doing a tunnel book:
- Do a cover!
- Your back page/layer should be solid (not cut with a hole in the middle)
- Plan carefully about how things will be layered
- Pages should be the same size and windows should be lined up appropriately
- Make sure we can see what you want us to in all of your layers
- Consider the depth of the book – should the pages be close together or further apart? That distance controls what we can see
- Your tunnel book should be designed from all sides. Treat the surface/decorate all sides of the book to communicate your ideas.
- Instruction tutorials:
- I will model the crafting process in class
Project Rubric:
tunnel_sculpture_rubric.pdf | |
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Artist Statement
Will be posted on Google Classroom - but here's what it will look like! (Ignore the dates)
tunnel_sculpture_artist_statement_21-22.pdf | |
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Tunnel Sculpture Examples
References:
- HTTP://BEAUTIFULDECAY.COM/2013/01/24/MICHAEL-MURPHYS-PERFECT-PERSPECTIVE-MULTI-LAYERED-SCULPTURES/
- HTTP://BEAUTIFULDECAY.COM/2013/10/29/NOBUHIRO-NAKANISHIS-MESMERIZING-LAYERED-LANDSCAPES/
- HTTP://WWW.DEMILKED.COM/LAYERED-PAPER-ART-MAUD-VANTOURS/
- HTTP://WWW.DAILYARTMUSE.COM/2008/06/26/CAROL-COHENS-LAYERED-GLASS-SCULPTURE/
- HTTP://WWW.DAILYMAIL.CO.UK/FEMAIL/ARTICLE-2552591/NOW-THATS-STRETCH-IMAGINATION-THE-CAPTIVATING-GRECO-ROMAN-STYLE-SCULPTURES-ACTUALLY-LAYERS-PAPER.HTML
- HTTP://WWW.ODDEE.COM/ITEM_98149.ASPX
- HTTPS://WWW.FASTCOCREATE.COM/1683491/STORIES-THAT-JUMP-OFF-THE-PAGE-SEE-STUNNING-ART-MADE-FROM-BOOKS#1
- HTTP://WWW.DAILYDAWDLE.COM/2010/10/AWESOME-PAPER-ART-BY-JEN-STARK-PIC.HTML
- HTTP://IDEAS.TED.COM/GALLERY-DUSTIN-YELLINS-RESIN-AND-GLASS-MEGAWORKS/
- SWOON: CALEDONIACURRY.COM
FOR ANOTHER DAY - Monoprinting Information
Techniques
The three techniques are:
Other resources (a Google or YouTube search can bring up a ton more!)
Artist Examples:
The three techniques are:
- Acetate printing - putting ink on the acetate sheet and then carving into it to create images or add textures
- Collograph - Making a plate out of different materials and then inking the plate to make a print
- Stamping - using or making stamps - stamps can be made out of found materials or carved into blocks
Other resources (a Google or YouTube search can bring up a ton more!)
- smartartbox.com/blogs/smart-art-blog/7-unique-ways-to-try-monoprinting
- www.theartofed.com/2017/10/10/5-different-ways-to-try-monoprinting-in-the-art-room/
Artist Examples: