"Torn" Size:16cm x 39m x 28cm Medium: Wire and other found objects date: Marc h, 2016
Exhibition Text:
This piece was my chance to learn how to manipulate a different kind of material into creating a 3-dimensional piece. Inspired by the dream-like works of surrealism, I was able to interpret my feelings for something that is much larger than us, and that is religion. Organic vs Industrial is meant to demonstrate a mash up of the both, in this case being the different organic shapes, and the industrial materials, which were found in my house.
Process:
Before anything, I had to come up with an idea of what I wanted to do. I found many examples of animals being made with industrial materials, and I thought that it was definitely a consideration. I stuck with the sheep idea for a bit, and tried to brainstorm what would possibly make it better. That is when I sketched out how things would look on it. I erased several times until I found exactly what I was going to do.
MY SKETCH:
The very first thing I started making was the sheep. Afterwards, I cut the sheep in half with wire cutters. As I was looking for a board to glue these pieces on just like in my sketches, I realized that I didn't have one available and I wasn't sure how it would look too. However, I found this basket in my room which was the perfect size, and another perfect way to incorporate the 3-dimensional aspect of it. I realized that it would also work out with the idea of having the scissors between them. When I added them, I simply tied them up with wire and they remained on the spot that I wanted them to stay on. This last minute change basically enhanced the entire piece.
Artist Inspiration:
Vladimir Kush. "Always Together" Digital image. Web. .
I was unsure of what who I wanted to look for to be inspired by for this piece. So, I just searched up for 3-dimensional sculptures of organic vs. industrial. Many of the results were things that didn't mean much to me so I was still confused. However, I sort of thought about it in a more broad perspective. I imagined a life in which most organic things were made through industrial materials and I made an instant connection with surrealist work. This aspect of manipulating reality has always caught my attention. Therefore, I was inspired by the surrealist piece of Vladimir Kush, who is a surrealist artist that basically has followed Dali's footsteps. His piece is called "Always Together". Although the name of the piece already gives us an idea of what it's about, I used the most literal aspect of it. I made sure to incorporate the scissors to demonstrate separation. Originally, I had the sheep separated into two, so I thought I pretty much had to incorporate those scissors to give a more harsh , and meaningful effect.
Meaning:
For this piece I wanted to incorporate my views on religion and how I feel that I'm being affected by it. Keeping this in mind, it is the reason why I decided to incorporate the sheep. Jesus Christ in the bible, for catholic followers is sometimes known as the shepherd and his followers are his sheep. That sheep is me, and just like it I am torn. All my life, religion has been implemented and it has been a part of my everyday routine. My parents always made sure to have me pray in the mornings, and I always made sure to obey because I didn't know anything besides the fact that they were always right. It wasn't until I got older that I began to look into more things. I began to admire science and realize that as a religion, we definitely don't give them enough credits. There are many of topics that I don't agree with, and I definitely don't want to blame religion for my actions. It has been incredibly difficult to set myself a part, but I know that I no longer believe in it a much as I used to. I joke around to set it aside, but does it really help?
Reflection:
This project was extremely difficult to come up with what I wanted to do, but once I did know, I just flowed. I wish that I put more attention to it, and I wish that I tried another route to set myself aside. It did not end up looking terrible, but I am sure that I could've done a much better job. I let time get to me, and I let it determine how this would end up. I do like the meaning of it, simply because it is something that really gets to me. It's a personal topic that I don't normally share with people due to them misjudging me. This is the life that I have been living for a long time now, and it is very difficult to have a stable state of mind. Overall, this project has brought out my true feelings, and even if it didn't portray clearly onto my piece, I feel emotionally attached to it.