TASK 3 (Design)
Week 5-7
DAVIES ANNIKA ANGELA / 0362108
DESIGN PRINCIPLES / BDCM
TASK
3: DESIGN
PRACTICAL
For this assignment we are to
- Create a new design inspired by the analyzed work.
- Apply design principles to your work.
- Choose any medium and materials.
- Ensure the chosen elements convey your visual message.
range from 15 feet long and 10 feet wide to seven feet long and eight feet
high
MOODBOARD
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Lint to pinterest board:
Here
SKETCHES
sketch 1
The art concept titled "Sea of Plastic" is a visual narrative that aligns with
UN Sustainable Development Goal 14, which focuses on life below water and aims
to address the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine
resources.
This piece is to raise awareness about ocean pollution, specifically the
prevalence of plastics in marine environments. By using black trash bags as
the canvas and creating fish from plastic bottles against a backdrop of blue
plastic or bubble wrap, the piece employs design principles such as contrast
(to highlight pollution against the natural beauty of the sea), texture (to
give a tangible feel to the ocean's pollution), and emphasis (on the man-made
materials representing the fish). This art represents the urgent need to
reduce plastic waste to protect our oceans and marine life.
sketch 2
This artwork applies design principles such as unity, by cohesively
integrating the jellyfish with the net across different canvases; emphasis, by
highlighting the trapped jellyfish; and movement, as the eye follows the net's
flow across the canvas. It serves to educate viewers on the effects of
plastic pollution and inspire a commitment to ocean conservation.
sketch 3
By creating a fish out of straws, the piece spotlights the prevalence of
plastic straws in waterways and their effect on marine life. Design
principles evident in this concept include pattern, through the orderly
arrangement of straws to form the fish's body, and contrast, with the stark
black lines against the canvas accentuating the fish's outline as well as
variety of texture of the straws and I would glue a black trash bag for the
background.
sketch 4
The use of a clay octopus tentacle adorned with bottle cap suckers and set
against a black trash bag background symbolizes the struggle of marine
life against the encroachment of plastic waste.
design principles at play here include emphasis on the octopus as a focal
point, contrast between the natural form of the tentacle and the synthetic
trash bag, and movement suggested by the tentacle’s dynamic curling shape.
This concept seeks to provoke thought and dialogue about the pervasive
issue of plastics in our oceans and the urgent need for sustainable
environmental practices.
sketch 5
Octopus Outcry" is a combination of Idea 1 and Idea 4
It serves as a visual metaphor for the plight of marine life entangled
in the surge of oceanic plastic waste. Utilizing clay for the octopus and
incorporating everyday waste materials like straws and bubble wrap, the piece
speaks to the invasion of these pollutants in marine habitats and how us as
humans treat the ocean.
Design principles evident include emphasis on the central octopus figure,
movement through the sprawling tentacles, and texture contrast between the
clay, plastic, and the trash bag background. This artwork aims to confront the
viewer with the urgent need for action against marine pollution.
PROCESS
folding A1 paper
Cutting A1 paper
gluing trash bag to paper
making tentacles out of play dough
For the tentacles I wanted to make some of them curved to add movement and variety to make the sculpture more dynamic. I opted for play dough instead of clay due to availability of it.
structure of octopus
cutting straw to use as suckers
adding bubble wrap and oreo paper to represent water
FINAL ART WORK
close up of tentacles showing suckers made from straws
front view of octopus
3/4 view of octopus outcry
Rationale
"Octopus Outcry" is an artistic concept crafted to resonate with UN SDG 14's aim to conserve and sustainably utilize the oceans, seas, and marine resources. It serves as avisual metaphor for the plight of marine life entangled in the surge of oceanic plastic waste. Utilizing clay for the octopus and incorporating everyday waste materials like straws and bubble wrap, the piece speaks to the invasion of these pollutants in marine habitats as well as showing how I was inspired by the washed ashore work where sculptures are made from the trash found in the seas.
Design principles evident include emphasis on the central octopus figure, movement through the sprawling tentacles, and texture contrast between the clay, plastic, and the trash bag background. This artwork aims to confront the viewer with the urgent need for action against marine pollution
FEEDBACK
- Make sure perspective that you take the final work is good
- Use white background and have good lighting
- Show the whole process in the blog
- Comment on each sketch showing the concept and design principles in the sketches
REFLECTION
I found this task to challenge my craft skills and creativity. I found that taking the time to soften the play dough is important in the sculpting process as well as having wires as the back bone to make each tentacle to give the octopus structure. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to make something physical.
FURTHER READING
I read this blog (Daisie blog) , I’ve learned that making sculptures from recycled materials is not only an artistic endeavor but also a sustainable practice.
I learnt that choosing the right recycled materials is crucial. Artists often use items like old newspapers, plastic bottles, and electronic parts1.
Design Process: Sketching a design beforehand helps in visualizing the final sculpture and how the materials will be incorporated1.
Assembly: The actual construction of the sculpture may require creative binding methods like glue or wire to hold the pieces together and a structure needs to be given
This approach to sculpture emphasizes creativity and environmental responsibility, turning waste into art. It’s a reminder that art can have a positive impact on the planet.
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