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 Studio Practice:


Paper wrap task :


For a group task we had to wrap up one person to create human forms using paper and masking tape, during this task we needed to think about lines and structure, where to fold the paper to create certain lines, where to scrunch the paper to create texture, where to place the masking tape as well as make sure that the form we created was able to stand by itself once it was removed from the person. Our forms were successful as they resembled bodies and were free standing.

I then created rough sketches of these paper forms using mixed media, I created a base sketch using graphite and developed them using media such as charcoal and ink. I found it interesting to zoom in on a particular section of the paper form and sketch it and then sketch another section over the top, and I believe that this abstract approach allowed my drawings to transform into something new. I believe that with the addition of the ink my drawings began to be more defined and have more character, when looking at the finished product of my first sketch I noticed that with the new lines I added the figure appeared to have multiple arms as well as hands covering its face, this inspired me with ideas of religion and spirituality and when looking at my second drawing I noticed that it had begun to resemble a mountain valley landscape.  

















 




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