second project- build something geometric which incorporates drawing.
I was pretty excited about this assignment because my favorite sculptor, Anish Kapoor, does some amazing geometric sculpture. here is some of his work:
yes, he’s a genius. one of my favorite things is the loose pigment he uses on the smaller shapes. they feel like they are either sinking or rising, and the matte effect of the pigment draws my attention to the simplicity of the shapes, and the intensity of the colors. i also love the reflections in the huge pieces he makes in cities.
here is a link to an interview with Kapoor about his process. he’s pretty much brilliant.
Statement of Intent- (photo of piece coming)
The sculpture Untitled, which measures 1′x3′x6′, is composed of nine geometric styrofoam shapes which have been sanded and layered with paint, then raised off the floor a few inches. They are raised only enough to look like they are floating, but remain low enough to the ground that the viewer must stand over the sculpture and look down to see the inside of the shapes. The colors were chosen to provide contrast- the outside of the shapes is intensely red, while the inside is a calm green highlighted with gold. The arrangement of the shapes slightly mimics the way folioge would grow on the floor- curving and fanning out from one of the shapes. The “natural” composition is meant to contrast the shapes which, though similar to flowers, are very geometric and simplified. Ultimately this is the main point of the sculpture: it exhibits some organic characteristics, but is made from entirely unnatural material.
