SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION: Butterflies
Each theme has a pair of sculptures to signify it. My concentration is the study of the fluidity between nature and music. The motifs of butterflies, flowers and musical instruments/sheet music repeat in each of the pieces representing themes of hope, spirituality, peace, life, endurance and change. The most representative of this study is in number two where two hands are reaching up towards butterflies, a metaphor for reaching towards hope and change--something new. I had originally started just studying the symbolism behind butterflies and slowly realized how they tied into the themes of nature in music which is why a few pieces are solely with butterflies. Peace was a huge theme that can be seen in multiple of the pieces through the color blue--typically associated with calmness--. the incorporation of spirituality--which people typically find peace through--and letters such as those in piece one, spelling out breathe in sign language.
Each theme has a pair of sculptures to signify it. My concentration is the study of the fluidity between nature and music. The motifs of butterflies, flowers and musical instruments/sheet music repeat in each of the pieces representing themes of hope, spirituality, peace, life, endurance and change. The most representative of this study is in number two where two hands are reaching up towards butterflies, a metaphor for reaching towards hope and change--something new. I had originally started just studying the symbolism behind butterflies and slowly realized how they tied into the themes of nature in music which is why a few pieces are solely with butterflies. Peace was a huge theme that can be seen in multiple of the pieces through the color blue--typically associated with calmness--. the incorporation of spirituality--which people typically find peace through--and letters such as those in piece one, spelling out breathe in sign language.
BREATHE
Materials: clay, cardboard, acrylic paint, wood, vinyl spray
Dimensions: 7 in x 5 in x 6 in
About: I think most people can relate to the fact that butterflies create a sense of ease when you are around them due to their beauty and delicateness. I wanted to capture this feeling, this calmness, by tying in these butterflies with water and therefore the color blue. The hands on the pot spell breathe in sign language, a sign to take a deep breath and breathe into the moment-- enjoy the beauty.
Materials: clay, cardboard, acrylic paint, wood, vinyl spray
Dimensions: 7 in x 5 in x 6 in
About: I think most people can relate to the fact that butterflies create a sense of ease when you are around them due to their beauty and delicateness. I wanted to capture this feeling, this calmness, by tying in these butterflies with water and therefore the color blue. The hands on the pot spell breathe in sign language, a sign to take a deep breath and breathe into the moment-- enjoy the beauty.
REACHING FOR HOPE
Materials: plaster, wire, fishing wire, cardboard, wood, eye hooks, twine, acrylic paint
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About: One symbol for butterflies is hope. For this project I worked with SERP to spread awareness about the help needed in the South East Raleigh community. I decided to place two hands on wood-- one reaching out as a helping hand and the other reaching up towards the butterflies, or reaching up towards hope. Hope for a new beginning, a better life, a stronger community.
Materials: plaster, wire, fishing wire, cardboard, wood, eye hooks, twine, acrylic paint
Dimensions:
About: One symbol for butterflies is hope. For this project I worked with SERP to spread awareness about the help needed in the South East Raleigh community. I decided to place two hands on wood-- one reaching out as a helping hand and the other reaching up towards the butterflies, or reaching up towards hope. Hope for a new beginning, a better life, a stronger community.
MUSICA DE MARIPOSAS
Materials: cello, sheet music, mod-podge, wood, watercolors
Dimensions: unknown
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Materials: cello, sheet music, mod-podge, wood, watercolors
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FROM MUSIC FLOWERS GROW
Materials: dried flowers, cello, sheet music, glue
Dimensions: unknown
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Materials: dried flowers, cello, sheet music, glue
Dimensions: unknown
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COME THOU FOUNT
materials: resin, acrylic paint, dried flowers, sheet music, glue, cardboard, paper
dimensions: 7 in x 9 in x 1/2 in
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materials: resin, acrylic paint, dried flowers, sheet music, glue, cardboard, paper
dimensions: 7 in x 9 in x 1/2 in
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LIFE AFTER DEATH
materials: fabric, thread, dried flowers
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