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Why Shinique Smith?In my research for sculptural artists, I came across Smith's work. All together, I am absolutely in love. There is a whimsical element and play with line, texture, and material. I think that this whimsicalness greatly relates to the content and ultimate feel of my sculpture. I really admire the interplay between both 2D and 3D in her overall compositions. I feel that this element greatly reflects my multi-media, multi-dimensional pieces in the past. The whimsical energy of Smith's pieces additionally resonate with me. I love the absolute dynamism. Smith's pieces are not just about full-out and all-over movement, like much of the Abstract Expressionist pieces we have seen, but there are focal points in which Smith's lines intersect - breaths of energy where movement collides. I want to be able to somehow incorporate Smith's dynamic energy into my piece. Some interesting Links: Click this link to see some of her works: shiniquesmith.com/ To learn more about Shinique Smith’s Thought Process, click here: www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/article/13061846/the-scene-talks-to-artist-shinique-smith-about-her-exhibit-at-the-frist Questions for Reflection:1. Color is an important element in Smith’s work. Smith reflects on how both the rainbow and the color black are important to her works content. What is Smith trying to say in using the rainbow and making her pieces multi-colored? What is Smith trying to say in using the color black?
2a. In the interview, Smith mentions her use of reused objects and use of found materials for her collages. Why does she do this? 2b. As a follow up, how does Smith’s use of materials in her pieces compare to that of Louise Nevelson's (Past Artist Spotlight)? Where does their content compare/contrast? Would you say that Smith is an “assemblage sculptor? 3. In reading up on the work of Shinique Smith, her work is described as, “an ecosystem of cooperative corporeality.” What does this mean in relation to her work? Do you think this is an accurate description of her pieces? Why or why not?
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Unfortunately, I did not get to take any process pictures this week. Largely this week consisted of building up and finishing to paper mache the hat. The hat is still not completely covered yet. Hopefully I will not run out of time! Wednesday, I took a small detour however, and made the actual head part of the hat bigger. For some reason between initially measuring it and putting it together, the head part became rather small. I figured that being able to wear the hat was an important element of the piece, so I went on ahead to fix the sizing. To make it bigger I cut a slit through the entire hat, and then inserted a piece to make it overall a little wider. The goal for next week is to finish the paper mache and get some color on the hat. I want to use fabric, however, I am unsure of how to attach the fabric to the hat. My sewing skills are subpar, however, I feel glue may just look tacky. Just some thoughts.
This week I think I made some pretty good progress. On Wednesday I reinforced the structure a bit with some more bendy type dowel rods. I worry that after paper macheing the structure, that the hat will lose its floppy shape. Hopefully the wood will better support the flops. Towards the end of class Wednesday I was also able to begin covering the top of the hat with paper mache. Friday consisted of reinforcing the structure by paper macheing the bottom. I'm pretty excited to see where this goes!
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