WIRED - CRITIQUE - TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Great job there folks - I reckon I will see the reset Thursday!

OK this is the next problem to solve!!  I know you will do well!

Project  Lines: Drawing in Three Dimensions CRIT on TUES!

Definition: A point is a non-dimensional figure. It has no length, width, or depth. It occupies no space. If we imagine a point, however, moving through space in time, leaving a path behind it, that path describes a line, a one-dimensional figure having length but no height or depth.

Assignment: Pick a domestic object that is readily available to you on a daily basis. Try to select a form that is interesting in a variety of directions. Do 3 sketches of the object(s.) Start with the contours and continue by filling in the voids. Keep in mind this must all be done with considerate line-work in order for the drawing to translate into a 3D object. Using medium weight wire, create a sculpture of your selected object. Think of the wire as a way of drawing in space. Most of us have more experience with working in 2 dimensional media rather than with creating works in the round. As you work, train yourself to see things in 3 dimensions, to understand the lines, shapes, and forms in space that make up this subject. Your sketches should bridge the gap between the original object and the completed wire construction. One freestanding piece will be due for critique.

-3 sketches due at Critique  - TUESDAY April 12

Materials: Soft black annealed steel wire. The thickness of wire is referred to as its gauge: the higher the number, the thinner the wire. I suggest 16-gauge wire, thicker will be too difficult to manipulate and thinner will not be strong enough to stand, however you can use a 20 or 22 gauge for connections. 18 gauge wire

Tools: Needle nosed pliers with built-in cutters, safety glasses and Sketchbook

Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this assignment, the student will be able to manipulate and control the wire to a degree that they can draw in three-dimensional space. They will demonstrate an ability to visualize their piece in three dimensions and make aesthetic and design decisions accordingly.


and since we are in the wired stuff:  here are some killer wire sculptures....