Wire headdress

I created a headdress, taking inspiration from Russian headdresses, Chinese headdress decorations, and Italian masks. I used wire and white and black cotton.

You've got a balanced friend in me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6sncE1IvxI&feature=youtu.be

A video that features a few friends of mine showing how a friendship can go from balanced to unbalanced and back again.

Focus on Value

First part of the project required us to create an 11 step value scale using acrylic paint.

On the second part we made a one or two point perspective drawing of cubes and painted them, using the value scale as a reference.

And lastly, we created a gif that would help show space.

Exploring with Texture

First we created textures using stippling and cross-hatching.

After, we used white paper to create tactile textures.

Lastly, we had to create a project that showed tactile and visual texture. So I created a pyramid structure with holes cut out for texture.

Textured Value Scale

In this part of the project, we had to make a value scale using stippling and cross-hatching to show texture.

The Museum of Natural Sciences

This floor design in the lobby of the museum is an example of a pattern.

The skeletons on these ancient turtles show figure and ground because of the negative space in between the creatures' bones.

The railing of this planter box in the butterfly room shows implied line because they are broken and not connected like a regular line.

The triangles in this wall painting is an example of a motif.

The shape of the fur on this stuffed yak is an example of an amorphous shape because it's hard to distinguish the fur from the body and therefore, makes it less recongizable.

The glass wall surrounding the butterfly room shows curvilinear shape.

The skull of this horned animal shows symmetry.

And lastly, this skull of a prehistoric animal is an example of approximate-symmetry.

In the first project, we used cut paper to create a notan square.

Next we selected a portion of the notan square design to create a black and white acrylic painting.

Lastly, we glued one inch laser cut squares to a ten inch square.

I was inspired by the shapes that can be seen in Victorian style wallpaper. I brought out this inspiration by incorporating curvy, flower-like shapes into the first part of this project.

Presence Defined by Absence

I think that crates, especially crates designed for animals or pets are a good example of an object that has a presence defined by absence. It's a good example because without the empty spaces between the metal strips, the crate would just be a metal cube which isn't very suitable for a live animal.

Shape Animation

Reading Terminal Market

“Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”


The Reading Terminal Market
12^th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19107


The Reading Terminal Market is a great expression of this quote because of its long history dedicated to serving not only the citizens of Philadelphia, but also the many visitors that flood its streets. The Reading Terminal Market has a 114 year old tradition of continuing to connect the urban setting of Philadelphia to many fresh agricultural products that can not be easily found within the city. This market is not just filled with food and produce, there are also many vendors that sell hand-made products like clothing, and other textile goods, useful products like cookware and other kitchen essentials, and some more gift-like goods like jewelry or fresh bouquets of flowers. Along with the other vendors selling fresh produce and meat, there are also many different restaurants that are spread throughout the market to choose from as a ready-made option. The market gives farmers, fishermen, craftsmen, and chefs the opportunity to exercise their independent right to run their own shops. Because of its long tradition and sense of freedom, I feel that the Reading Terminal Market is a great example of a Philadelphia landmark that embodies the idea of “securing our blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.”

Reading Response

In the passage about time management from Mary Stewart's book “Launching the Imagination: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Design”, Stewart discusses how balance is a vital ingredient for staying healthy and reducing stress. In this section, Stewart explains that “A mix of emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual activities will help feed all areas of your psyche”. I also agree that in order to stay on top of the high amounts of work that goes along with school or jobs, it is most important to stay healthy, not only physically but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Without these ideas, we can not expect to be able to finish the work that is required and, at the same time, stay healthy and happy.