Final Proposal blog 11

As humans we all share essentially the same form (bones, skin, two arms, two legs, etc.) Within this context each of us exhibit a unique persona and character that separates us from others and makes this life and people interesting and leaves us with endless possibilities.

To symbolize the same form that us humans share I have chosen to use a motif from my favorite artist, David Choe.  His munko whale.  I will be making 2-3 whales, all with the same shape and form then, to emphasize the individual characteristics of the whales I will be applying surface treatments inspired by ceramic artists.  Some of the artists I am going to be taking inspiration from for the surface of my pieces are Lisa Naples, Ron Nagle, Ken Price, Serfei Isupov, Kathy Venter, and Guido De Zan, I am also thinking of doing one whale with the painterly style of David Choe himself.  I would like to have the whales displayed at various locations around campus, both inside and outside.  
In this piece I hope to express subtle differences in form. As humans we all share the same basic form and backbone, upon this we build a patchwork or experiences and interpretations that alter the way we see the world as well as the way we are perceived. With this project I hope to highlight these subtle differences because these differences are the only thing that we have. Without subtle differences we would live in a boring world filled with apathy and banality, we must celebrate uniqueness even if it seems that we are all mostly the same creatures.

Narrative project

This will be on the cap of the mushroom. And the pictures will be incorporated into a yin yang symbol. 

These images will wrap around the stalk of the mushroom. The cloud from the mushrooms will flow into the roots of the forest silhouette and the shadow from the energy plant will flow into the tips of the trees. 

Narrative idea

Historical/Contemporary vessel

This pot if from the predynastic period from El Adaima, Egypt.  During its use it was strung through the handle holes to make it easy to transport.  The boats painted on the surface are adorned with palm branches and oars and other symbols of people and objects.  There are cabins on the desk, each with a female and a smaller male figure, "possibly representing a goddess and her priests.  The upraised arms and long skirt of the female figures resemble those of the 'bird lady'".  This vessel may have been used for transporting dry goods or other valuables, I don't believe that is would have been used to carry a liquid due to its wide mouth.

Part 2: For my vessel I will be creating a mushroom.  I will be basing my proportions and basic form on this image as well as several others I have found.  Although I do not have my narrative fully worked out I plan on layering on a story pertaining to nature, potentially exploring how our society views nature now and its role in our evolution and how it has been viewed in earlier times when humans lived in concert with nature.  I am thinking that i will do more surface painting on the top of the cap of the mushroom and focus on carving into the clay on the stem.  I came up with this idea from spending a lot of time in nature and seeing mushrooms all around.  I began thinking about mushrooms and how delicate yet advanced and complex they are and i thought of how delicate yet intricate and important our relationship with nature is.  

Vessel project

Ancient aliens

This is an ancient Egyptian vessel probably used for storage. The text on the object says. 

 

The good god, Nebmaatre, given life; left: the son of Re, Amenhotep, Ruler of (Wast-Uast)(Thebes), eternally; right: the king’s great wife, Tiye

Textures