In the first class of this course we were given the task of creating quick and dirty abstract models using only paper, scissors and tape, sketching but in 3D. I can't say I did very well at first, as being raised very culturally Chinese means that you aren't really encouraged to express yourself creatively. Fall into line, reproduce, and refine.
Cultural grievances aside, the task was also given to us for homework, but we could use materials of our own choosing. Since I didn't do very well in class I decided to keep trying with paper. I tried to utilise different techniques of shaping the paper with each sample, and I am much happier with the homework samples.
Cultural grievances aside, the task was also given to us for homework, but we could use materials of our own choosing. Since I didn't do very well in class I decided to keep trying with paper. I tried to utilise different techniques of shaping the paper with each sample, and I am much happier with the homework samples.
My mind thinks very rigidly, and symmetrically, so here I tried to make something more elegant and organic. Main techniques used were cutting and gluing sides together to create curves.
Main techniques here were cutting, folding and gluing to create something more structural. As suggested before, I struggle a lot with creating asymmetry in my models so ironically, I had to think really hard making this one. And no, when I finished it didn't jump up and try to strangle me!
Up until now I had been mainly cutting and folding to create a single form, so here I decided to create multiple forms and combine them. The main sheet tying them all together is reinforced with wire so it is rigid. The class suggested I make a coffee serving set of this one. I kept thinking, a platter of some sort, or even speakers with the right combination of elements.
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