Assignment Instructions:
- Create a 3D solid cube or rectangular or an abstract shape (size 5” x 5”)
- Use an isometric drawing to deconstruct the rectilinear form to create the 3D object combined from different materials, which are interlocked to create a solid shape (think of children building blocks, or lego game). Each component should be from a different solid material.
- Use the negative space to create a complementary form of different solid material/s based on your materials research exploration. It can be clay, fabric, sheets of paper/ cardboard- laminated (glued) one on top of the other, inflatable (fabric with filling material a pillow like), etc.
- Take into consideration the composition, the texture, the density of the materials, how they function and react to each other. Use the 3D design principles and elements
Concept:
The sketch of the final piece can be seen below where the block is constructed with multiple materials and interlocking. I was not too sure about how I would go about interlocking the pieces together but I would soon find out that I was going to use pegs. These pegs, largely produced out of a wooden dowel, was in need of one with more space and pliability. I decided to choose clay.
Isometric Drawing of Proposed Assignment #15
Process of Piece:
The base of the piece which is #4 is made out of a piece of hardwood I found from the making center. This wood had the whole inside it already which I decided to take advantage of by using it as an opportunity to connect the pieces together. Furthermore, I decided to make my own holes in order to connect other pieces together such as pieces #1, #2, and #3 together as well as pieces #1 and #4.
Pieces of Hardwood (piece #4 & #1 with the dowels that will connect the piece together)
An Image Describing How Pieces #1 and #3 Should Fit Together
Before Drilling the Holes I Made Sure to Place a Piece of Wood on Top to Prevent Any Jagged Edges
Action Shot of the Drill and Piece of Extra Wood Used as a Buffer
Image of Piece #8 in Production – Using a Rolling Pin and Guides to Get the Correct Thickness.
Final Piece:
Reflection:
In total, I used four different materials:
- Hardwood
- Plywood
- Clay
- Cardboard
With these four different materials I manipulated them to interlock and create a stable structure, however, there were issues with two major aspects of the work.
Firstly, the clay did not dry in time and although I added an extra quarter inch to each side it still shrunk so that this piece was a little smaller than allotted.
Secondly, although I measured out the pieces, I found that after sanding them I would make them much smaller than needed. I then had to sand them again in order to fit each other. It would have been better to leave a small bit in between the edge of the wood and the intended edge of the wood. This would allow me to just hit the edge with a sanding block or machine – achieving a better fit and appearance.
In all, more careful attention to detail is needed when completing a piece like this in the future.
