Abstract Relief Sculpture Project

Reflection Questions

 –      How varied is your collection of textures? 

My collection of textures is pretty varied, including wood grain, plaster, the imprint of cardboard in the plaster, and spraypaint.

 –     How thoroughly did you explore the effects of juxtaposing and organizing the collection?

I believe I thoroughly explored the effects of juxtaposing because through trial and error in this project, I ended up with a sculpture that really has an organized, juxtaposed creation.

 –     How well have you come to appreciate, understand, and manipulate non-objective abstraction as an art-form

I have really learned to appreciate and understand non-objective art by learning that all art does not necessarily have to have one, specific purpose and that although a piece as a whole may not "make sense" when you focus on the individual pieces, the sculpture as a whole begins to make sense.

Degree of Craftsmanship and attention to detail (engage and persist)

 -   How thoroughly does your process-folio exemplify your exploration of “texture”?

My process folio exemplify's texture by showing the steps from just a plank of wood to showing the evolution into a brick-like sculpture with many textures all going on in the same space.

 -   To what degree did you push yourself to rework and refine your work?

I think I pushed myself a lot because to me, this project consisted of a lot of trial and error.  Although my plaster imprint of the leaves did not work as I thought it would, I still think I did well with what I was presented with and making do with what I had.

 -   How well unified are the compositions of you final prints and relief sculpture?

My final print and sculpture is very well unified because I think that every piece of the sculpture fits well with one another.  From the shattered plaster pieces to the engraved wood grain, all the pieces have a collective meaning that is more than just their individual pieces.

Level of technical understanding and growth

-       In what ways have you developed technically in the areas of drawing (rubbings), digital photography and Photoshop, and sculpture?

I have developed technically because in the beginning, I just rubbed and photographed anything I thought was interesting without focusing on the details and purpose of the piece.  Now, I am using a more thought-process to create my art.

-       Are your final works free of glaring technical flaws or difficulties?  How might your works have benefitted from technical understanding or control?

Yes, I think my final works do not show any specific areas of flaw, although I did experience difficulty in the process of making the sculpture.  I think that if I had had more time, the piece could be a little more detailed than it is now.

Degree of insight in “aesthetic valuing” and self-reflection

-       How thoroughly were you involved during reflective or evaluative discussions and writings?

I think I was pretty involved in reflection meetings by critiquing other's pieces and giving both constructive criticism and areas where I though people portrayed their art in very unique ways.

-       How thoroughly are you able to communicate your aesthetic insights and concepts?

I think this piece portrays my aesthetic insights and concepts by portraying multiple layers all on one, single sculpture.  Showing the under-grains of the wood, the top layer of wood, and adding shattered pieces of plaster all on one canvas, I think my aesthetic design and purpose is shown very well.