ART 180B Sculpture II Virtual Open Studios Spring 2021
Instructors - Dee Hibbert-Jones, Dana Hemenway
Amelia Smyth
“Efficiency”
Pen Sculpture made from pens and glue
This abstract sculpture was made to discuss efficiency and to blur the lines between what is an object and what is a tool. Also asks the question of how can a tool become a thing?
“GMO”
Plaster and Alginate
This sculpture aims to give the mental understanding of man made organisms a physical form, to show that what we understand now as natural, is truly made by the hands of humans.
“Kinetic Pasta”
Glue, water, Linguine Pasta
This sculpture was the result of playing with different pasta forms to create a visually kinetic sculpture of two different textured pastas forming into one. This showcases what pasta can be through different textured forms of expression.
Duct tape sculpture
Duct tape
This sculpture is purely form and is meant to exist in space with its weight
Rhino paperweight
Plaster
Meant to be a small jab at aftermarket recasting of warhammer figures, an ebay listing presented as an art piece
Cruiser weight
Glass pane, wood, plywood, silicone, shattered glass
Meant to encapsulate the psychological feeling of being on a scale
Junktec instruments
Cans, duct tape , flagging tape, can tabs, yogurt tubs
Musical instruments made with the materials gathered from the natural habitat of a suburban young man
Jarod “Watsu” Fowler
Jarod “Watsu” Fowler
“3 Questions”
Mixed Media on Cardboard
Anonymous but public. This project allows participants to be vocal with their thoughts with the ability of remaining private. Answer the questions Honestly. Take this time to reflect on yourself and express yourself. Write your answers large or small, just be mindful of space for others to answer. Draw images if you think a picture would answer the question better. Remember to have fun. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. Thank you. -Jarod >=-P
Jarod “Watsu” Fowler
“300 rocks”
Acrylic Paint on Photo Mats
This piece was created using a set of rules I placed beforehand. I would have to hand-throw 300 paint-dipped rocks at the target from about 9 feet away. I was only allowed to throw a number of rocks equal to the number landed on a roll of a 6-sided dice (1=1 rock, 2=2 rocks, etc.). I would continue to roll the dice with my left hand and throw the rocks with my right hand until all 300 were thrown.
Shelby Johnson
“Process sculpture with panty hose”
recycled panty hose, sand, stones, wood
This process based assignment inspired several rounds of experimentation with a single chosen object. I chose nylon tights and pantyhose as my object of choice and went through the process of creating a number of test sculptures and this final piece, which was constructed in my backyard with sand and large river rocks hanging from a handmade wooden pedestal at a range of different heights.
“There’s knocking at the gate; act v, scene i”
Soy wax cast and candles on glass plate
Inspired by the literary character Lady Macbeth, a life cast hand sits in a pool of bloody red candle wax. As the candles melt, the hand heats up and begins to drip into the pool of dark wax.
“Roseville Community Micro Garden Project”
Recycled wooden pallet, screws, acrylic paint, soil, plants
Started in spring 2021, theRoseville Community Micro Garden Project is a public art project created to support my neighbors and make connections in my immediate community through the revolutionary act of gardening in public space. this project is ongoing and new micro gardens are in the process of being built and distributed. each garden is made from recycled materials and plants donated by community members and are then installed on public property or in the front yards of community members.
“That thing made from the old keys”
recycled keys, stainless steel, fishing line
Tasked with the challenge of creating a new “tool” or “thing”, this sound sculpture made of recycled key chimes creates original and charming musical phrases with the help of the wind and human interaction.
Suzanne Lee
Suzanne Lee
“Sophistication”
Egg Sculpture
Suzanne Lee
“Sophistication”
Egg Sculpture
Suzanne Lee
“Sophistication”
Egg Sculpture