Outdoor Abstraction

Task:

Create an abstract wire sculpture that is made to be installed outside. Think about where it will reside and how that will affect the form. Make the armature with wire and use tracing paper or tissue dipped in watered-down-gel-medium.

Step 1: Begin this by drawing at least 3 different forms found in nature (trees, branches, pods, clouds, etc.). Select the most interesting form to create out of wire. Create some final plan drawings in your sketchbook. If you want to move towards a more representational piece, you may, just make sure you are working from your own photographic sources when ever possible. 


     

Step 2: Begin forming wire structure. 3D Principle to focus on - colour/light, form, and plane. Keep your form simple and structurally strong. 

Step 3 - Use tracing paper dipped in watered-down-gel-medium and apply to form.  You could add colour as well to your work.  

         



Constructive Feedback 
What is working? 
What could be improved? 


Reflection Questions
How does your sculpture show 3D form? 
What do you find successful about this project? 
How does your sculpture connect to your form your found in nature?