Modular Units and Repetition

Modular Units and Repetition is our next unit. Please see the sidebar for assignment sheets and powerpoint lectures. Use the links below for creative research.

• Craig Randich
• Eunsuk Hur (Modular Based interior design and clothing)
• Jennifer Maestre
• Jon Bein
• Liza Lou
• Margaux Lange
• Nick Deford
• Phillip Toledano
• Ponoko.com
• Tara Donovan
• Tedd McDonah
• Yoo-Young Wun

Inflatables!!!

Next project: Inflatables!!!

Please see links on the sidebar for details.

Andrew's Sketch Idea

This is my wire sculpture idea. I wanted to take the term brace face to the next level. By placing actual train tracks around the head of the person who wears it. Everything is made out of wire, except for the tracks which will be made out of thin sheets of balsa wood, or something similar to that. The track around the head will be supported by the wire that will be placed in the mouth as a mouth guard. I think the wires light enough to stay up. If not then I plan on using wire to hold up the tracks as they rest on the person's shoulders. If you have any other ideas as to how i can keep the tracks from falling down please let me know... thanks

Wire Structure Meaning

Alright...so I've been thinking about why I want to make an object in a genre such as the one I am crafting.  And I've come up with a little bit, I'll try to remember as I go.

For as long as I've been able to understand the concept of sexual interaction and orientation, I've always been curious as to why some people are very close-minded about the idea.  There are numerous outspoken groups that speak up for sexual ideas.

Why shouldn't they?

And why are a large portion of people unable to speak up for themselves?  Because, simply put, they are afraid it will tarnish their image.  The reality is, speaking up about action and orientation shows a great deal of confidence within a person.  Not necessarily that they don't care what people think, but that they want others to think the same way.  I believe that I belong to this group that enjoys expressing a sexual mindset.  That does not mean I go run around and creep on people, or that I run around playgrounds naked.  But that I am a sexual being and  I thoroughly enjoy the concept of two beings coalescing with one another.

I want more people open to this idea, and I don't want anyone to be afraid of having these thoughts or ideas in their head.  They are a part of human nature, and as such, need not be a taboo on our politically correct society.  So, my piece will revolve around people noticing, and believe me they will, my representation of the impact of sexuality on society.  To most, if not all of you, my piece will be ridiculous.  But please...please, try not to only think of it as a physical object, but more like a metaphysical object.  An object representing an idea.

I look forward to presenting my concept once it is finished.

Zakk

Wire Concept 1

Alright, so I'm brand new to the whole concept of spinning wire and whatnot...but instead of thinking up 5 different concepts and spreading myself thin, I will just create 5 different objects for one concept.

Sorry for the rudimentary way to show it, but I honestly can't think of any other way to show how the wire will form.

Basically I am going to create 5 wire "appendages" - (Considering doing fingers) One for each arm, one for each leg, and one for either the head or for the male reproductive organ.

Yeah, that's what I said.  I believe that it will get everyone's attention, and it is definitely something unique.  Artists with phallic symbolism or content have been getting attention for years, I do not see why I can not continue such a trend.

If you don't like it or are offended in any way...too bad.

Essentially, all of the wire would wrap around the wearer, where a string of the wire will connect across the back, around the waist, and down the torso, so as to attach each piece together.  I am hoping this will be strong enough to hold, the wire shouldn't weigh too much.  If this does not work, I will consider other options regarding how to connect each piece to another.

I plan on adding more pictures as I figure out how to work with wire (please don't mark me down for not enough pictures, Lynette.  This is all I can think of to represent my idea at the moment).

Kacie's Wire Project Ideas

One of my ideas is to make a corset. I've been playing around with the design of the corset. I might try to use ribbon or lace as extra materials, but, I would also want to see what it might look like if I made what looks like lace and ribbon from wire.

My other idea was to make a wire sleeve that resembled a tattoo sleeve. It would be a cohesive design that wrapped around my arm. I think I could get really creative with this one, but, it might be a lot harder to do. Somehow adding color might be nice. Maybe with some string or a colored medium. Not sure yet.

Mia's wire sketches

This a bird's beak attached to wings as well, which would be worn on the face and connect down the back somehow.
This is a wire boot idea...
This is a wire bird beak idea that would attach to the face and head somehow...
This is a wire hat idea...

This is a wire dress idea...there will be a lot more details later.