Task 05 - Object

Initial Ideas / Approaches

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• Conceptual foundation -  My initial response to the prompt of a three-dimensional modelling using new software was to focus on an idea that was both simple and impactful. 

• I aimed to create a unique sculptural form of my bust that reflected themes of mental health, particularly on my personal experience with a scattered mind and lack of identity due to exposure to technology and social media.

• Visual exploration - This conceptual direction led me to investigate images and artists working with sculptural forms that employed pixilation and geometric distortion.

• I envisioned a half-and-half representation, contrasting a 'normal' persona with a chaotic, distorted, internalised mental state, capturing the duality and fragility of identity.

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How I Developed This into My Final Work

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• Software familiarisation - After establishing my proficiency with the new software, I decided to maintain a simplicity in my design choices by using the most basic geometric shape, the cube, to create the desired pixilation effect.

• Cubical composition - I limited my use of cubes to four different sizes of positive and negative space blocks, strategically scattering them across the right side of the bust from a front on view. This intentional choice enhanced the visual complexity while maintaining a clarity in the overall design.

• Addition and subtraction technique - I began the modelling process by using and adding the positive cubes to the bust then merging to create a new form. Once a coherent composition was established, I transitioned to subtraction, converting to negative space cubes. This technique allowed me to carve out unique cavities and gaps, further emphasising the chaotic aspects of a lost mental state.

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What Went Well

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• By embracing simplicity in my approach, I found that the modelling process flowed seamlessly, allowing me to feel comfortable navigating the softwares tools. This ease of use contributed to a more enjoyable creative process and experience.

• The final outcome of the three-dimensional print was visually appealing and dynamic, resulting in a clean and polished product that effectively conveyed the intended message.

 

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What Could Be Improved

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• I believe in terms of scale the model was not of a considerable size and if it was to be on a grander scale the overall impact and presence of the would be more prominent.

• Certain details related to the pixilation aspect of the buts could be enhanced and touched up to achieve a more refined aesthetic. 

• A lack in a intended visual outcome of the work did lead to some impulsive decisions and could have been avoided with more planning.

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Where could I Go From Here

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• Painting the bust - I believe that adding a layer of paint over the model could significantly enhance its visual quality and overall impact. I would experiment with a realistic colour palette while emphasising the pixilation effect, creating a dynamic interplay between the chaotic and the conventional.

• Further conceptual development - I could also explore additional themes within the realm of mental health and technologies effects on individuals, potentially incorporating interactive elements that engage the audience and prompt reflection own their own experiences.