C+S 1 | Autobiographical Sculpture [identity+realism]

Objective Create a 6-12 inch brownstone realistic sculpture that expresses your style + personality through its subject, form, surface treatment, + detail.

This form should be an existing 3D object inspired by a memory, family, friends, tradition, or personal interests showing a personal twist, or story through manipulation of the form, added objects, etc.

PART I | Research & Sketches  - View links below, complete worksheet, then print out & staple 4 views of the object you will make out of clay!   Tromp Tromp Loiel slideshow   Robert Arneson slideshow

CLAY SCULPTORS: Paul Day, Robert Arneson, David Furlong, Paul Dresang, Richard Shaw, Tip Toland, Ron Mueck, Duane Hanson, & Judy Fox.

Paul Dresang

PART II | Ceramics Studio

1. Build solid form with clay. Try to work LIFE SIZE… so use a small object!

2. Allow clay to become leather hard and either:

  a. CUT IN HALF, DIG OUT INSIDE, REATTACH, & POKE A HOLD

  b. DIG OUT FORM FROM UNDER SIDE OF SCULPTURE

3. Sculpt & add detail. Make creative choices to execute an expressive & well crafted design.

  a. Give the object a STORY. What happened to it? Is it functional?
  b. Add another object to give more of a narrative to this scenario.

4. Carve initials on bottom & turn in uncovered to be fired in the kiln.