Thrown and Altered Project 4
Problem:
Create a series of
forms that use the concept of a composite form.
Objective: Learn the basic technique for
constructing composite forms with thrown and altered components. Utilize multiple alteration techniques within
a piece that has 3 or more thrown components.
Learn how to join non-circular thrown components in a manner that
expresses purposeful aesthetic and design concerns .
Strategy:
Identify
several forms of other artists that incorporate composite construction
techniques that appeal to you.
Make
several sketches of that explore variations in using the demonstrated
technique.
Produce
10 pieces that display the following:
-all
pieces including 3 or more thrown and altered forms
-inclusion
of non-cylindrical formal components
-use of
faceting, pushing in and out on the wet form, and darts/gussets.
Instructions:
Discuss
the drawings you have made with your instructor before beginning
Pay
attention to timing during the alteration of the cylinder as well as the drying
of the piece.
IMPORTANT:
-reinforce
all connections with a coil
-dry all
pieces slowly
-take
advantage of timing during drying
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