Denver Boxleitner: April 2023

Monday, April 24, 2023

Organic Sculptures Assignment

Reflective Statement: Regarding the organic sculptures, I sought to communicate the inevitable exertion that accompanies height difference. The focal point and negative space were vaguely inspired by fairies, and how they have to frequently peer through awkward sites in flora to establish their surroundings. The repetition sculpture was inspired by folk music, for the thread spools and purple glitter glue still evoke that cottagecore aesthetic. In this era, I wanted to continue focusing on fantastical elements, despite its subtlety. I did not exactly earn the results that I wanted because I wanted each object to appear more elegant and organic as opposed to modern and synthetic. I chose a similar color palette to my earlier works, but I regret not selecting more earthy tones. My vision of I want to keep exploring structure and keep learning about materials. This piece allowed me to explore inventive solutions. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as inaccessibility.

Research and Inspiration: Organic Sculptures

Artists In Order of Appearance: Mary Button Durell, Elsa Mora, Weibach Two

Artists In Order Of Appearance: Bohyeon Min, ScenesbyColleen, Thomas Chamberlain https://www.artstation.com/minbohyeon,http://scenesbycolleen.com/,https://www.artstation.com/tck

Visual Symbols Assignment

Reflective Statement: The dragon and unicorn sculpture were inspired by mythology. My intent was to visually communicate strength in individuality. I wanted to focus on the bow and arrow because in stories, characters often use weapons to vanquish enemies. I decided to include one branded upon its own back to symbolize the struggle against inner demons. Also, infinity represents disabilities, whereas ableism is conveyed through the black butterflies. I thought the work was lacking in sharper, more unique details, but I sought to compensate with the varying tones of purple and pink. I want to keep exploring texture and keep learning about folklore. This project allowed me to explore color. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as discrimination.