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3D to 2D

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Original Image: Inspired by old alien movies, I chose to use my Identity mask to make a fun alien poster. I thought my images looked alien-like and decided to roll with it. I kept a monochromatic pallet because I thought it would put more of a focus on the shapes and patterns. I chose green to help make the subject of the poster more obvious. I repeated the figured to make it seem like they are marching forward and added a pattern to the background to replicate alien lights and add movement.

Floating Architecture

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Floating Architecture Cardboard, spray paint, thread, hot glue, fishing string I chose to use Gothic architecture with Art Nouveau architecture. While doing my research they both had aspects that I really liked, such as the organic shapes of Art Nouveau and the repeating patterns seen in Gothic architecture. When starting this project, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I tried to replicate some of the organic shapes of Art Nouveau and ending up liking the scraps rather than the actual shape. I replicated the shape and was able to make the smaller top shape and really liked it. From there I replicated that but bigger. I wanted to try to incorporate Gothic architectures stained glass by weaving in thread in the colors of stained glass. I did this on two sides of the sculpture because I didn't want it to over power the shape or texture. The texture of the sculpture is rough and grey from a textured spray paint. To be able to have this work on cardboard, I

Memento

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Lollipop Splinter Balsa wood, wooden doll head, red paint 4" x 1.25" For this project, I had a few different ideas in the beginning of the planning processes. However, I decided to scrap my first ideas and chose to use a more impactful memory. I chose to use a memory of my grandma pulling out a huge splinter out of my hand. Though I don't really remember the pain, I remember the amount of blood, my aunt giving me a lollipop, and my little brother screaming like he thought I was dying. Even though it's not the happiest memory, it's definitely one that I will never forget.  I created the splinter using a small stick of balsa wood and using my utility knife to cut chunks of it off until I got that triangular shape. I also added a rough-looking texture, even though the balsa wood is soft and light. Originally I wanted to use resin and dye it red with food coloring. I wanted the ball to be see through. However, I was having problems

Soap Carvings

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Turtle Carvings Glycerin-free soap Black soap: 3.75" x 2.25" x 1.5" Purple soap: 4.25" x 2.75" x 1.75"

Balsa Wood Sculptures

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Balsa Wood Sculptures Balsa wood, paper, wood glue Sculpture 1: 15.25" x 4.25" x 4.25" Sculpture 2: 4.25" x 6.75" x 8"

Masking Tape Shoes

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Masking Tape Vans Masking Tape 10" x 4" x 3.25" (Woman's 8.5)

Identity

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"The Explorer" Cardboard, Elastic, Mirror, Black Duct Tape For this project, I created a mask to represent my "identity." Having it cover my face makes it less about what I look like and more about who I am. Being a photographer, I originally tried to make a camera lens and was going to make an actual lens out of plastic, but through my process I chose to make something less literal. I chose to switch out the plastic lens with a small circular mirror. I feel like doing this made my images more powerful and definitely made the circular shape stand out. After putting these images together, I also realized it looks like an alien wandering around a new world. I really like this idea since I'm still trying to figure out who I am and what I want to be in my world. While researching for this project, I found that I was mostly inspired by photographers such as Sally Mann and Francesca Woodman. They take on a moody black and white aesthetic