Project III
Claes Oldenburg Project; others to research: Christo, Marcel Duchamp, Jim Dine
Materials: 18 x 24” paper(s)
Pencil(s)
Objective: Proposed a sculpture based on the concepts, drawings,
and sculptures of Claes Oldenburg in the form of three or more drawings.
-Several rough sketches exploring different mediums similar to that of Jim Dine's
work (we will discuss in class).
-One in three point perspective using a low horizon line (mechanical-like drawing).
-One in three point perspective using a low horizon line in the desired site
(must break the contours of the 1 inch border around your drawing surface).
Robert Haywood of Art in America briefly explains Oldenburg’s work, “Begin with a mass-produced or ordinary object; alter its scale, context, materials and meaning: turn the object against itself; then float, stuff, toss or cut it—until, at last, the art provokes a subversive laugh”(1995).
As if you are Oldenburg, create a sculpture within any site you wish: rural, suburbs, or urban areas. Remember that Oldenburg used forms created solely for their function: bar of soap, clothespin, buttons, etc. At the same time they fit the criteria of what a three dimensional sculpture consists of (form activating space) simultaneously contradicting the environment by using irony as an art form.
Rules: -Reveal the process. Keep (do not erase) the history
of your lines as evidence of succession.
-The final sculpture must represent a recognizable mass produced or ordinary
object.
-Must use a combination of line and value in your final version (value scale
1-5)
-Draw a one-inch border on every drawing.
-Place a human figure(s) in the final drawing to exhibit scale of the sculpture.
The human figure can be a silhouette of negative space or positive space…
no detail within the figure. I will demonstrate in class
Approach: Choose a few objects that you may consider for a
sculpture and make several sketches of each object, some quick gesteral sketches
some long mechanical drawings. become familiar with these objects. Once you
have committed to an object, begin rough sketches of the object using a variety
of mediums (refer to Jim Dine drawing linked above). Begin the drawing in three-point
perspective from a corner's point of view using a low horizon line. Begin your
final drawings. Finally, Google a geographic site, use your neighborhood, or
go in the city, what ever you like. Remember to have the horizon line (eye level)
line up with the sculpture (this will take some trial and error). It may be
easier to think of location and have that ready prior to drawing in the sculpture.
The sculpture will be an object that you can move around whereas the landscape
may be more difficult. Also, play with the light source on your object to match
the light source in the location and think of how the shadows can enhance your
composition. Consider some mark making with mediums used in your rough sketches
to include in the final. This must be discussed with me to develop the idea.
HAVE FUN!! The most rediculous object often works best.
Grading: Five C’s
Concept:
-Research, idea, preparation
Composition
-View of angles of the sculpture, and use of lighting
Craftsmanship
-Line and value quality, use of media, neatness
Creativity
-Originality, problem solving
Completion
-Fulfillment of requirements for assignment