Moodboard:

Material Investigation:

For this work, I want to use materials that are malleable and that I can manipulate with my hands. I would like to create the form using a wire and polymer clay base, and then after that I would be interested in adorning the work with wax, acrylic, and a light fixture. I have used polymer before but I have not worked with wax. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of creating a polymer sculpture I made in the past, so I look forward to experimenting with new materials in addition to ones I am familiar with. I would also like to experiment with textiles which I have not worked with before. I will research the materials and techniques I am unfamiliar with by creating mini projects I can work on to explore them more thoroughly.

A paragraph explaining your overall idea:

I am going to make a sculpture out of materials that are malleable for my process, but the final product will not be. It will be a sculpture that has an element of light and electricity, and/or includes space for a living plant. I want this piece to reflect a personal exploration of what light and texture means to me. I would like to explore the idea of lighting through this work and how it relates to my name, Lucie, meaning light. This piece will be a memorial of my name. I will achieve creating this work by testing out materials and techniques that I have not used before and creating a final piece that reflects my personal, emotions, opinions, and mentality.