ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 1)

Our first exercise involved the use of charcoal, where we captured the 'movement' of Chrissie and Anton whilst they wandered around the room in circles. I was quite unclear of where to start, as we had to do this exercise without looking down onto our piece of paper. But after a while, I started drawing this 'movement' and found it to be quite enjoyable and free. The second exercise was drawing one view of the room in which we were in. Again, we couldn't look down. Afterwards, using a different medium (charcoal) I went over my drawing again..but this time, through observing the space; hence creating a more accurate depiction. Based on pure observation, we learnt how to immerse ourselves into drawing, and stay focused for the entirety of the drawing (each lasting around 15 minutes+). Overall, it was a pretty intense studio session, yet it was rewarding as I learnt different drawing techniques.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 4)

Week 4: 3D EXPLOSION

Through the limited use of balsa wood, we were asked to explore the idea/concept of “Freedom.” My model mainly communicates the “Freedom” in the use of materials; where ripping, tearing, bending, slicing and joining of balsa is evident in the model. By using balsa dowels to raise the central platform, I also intended to convey the way in which I perceive "Freedom; where I feel that 'openness' and 'space' are the key elements.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 3)

Week 3: BODY, SPACE, CITY This exploration in 3D was based on a series of photos which I took at The Rocks, Circular Quay. On the journey, I was struck by a large alleyway, and decided to capture this experience of when a person is confronted by an alleyway surrounded by tall walls. The height is portrayed through stacking pieces of roughly cut foam. This may seem ironic as bricks are not soft, yet this material produced a crumbly effect, which I thought was relevant. The pieces of play-dough at the bottom of the artwork represent the fascinating flooring patterns I discovered along the paths.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 2)

Week 2: TEXT AND BUILT FORM ENTWINED

We were required to build a 3D model, following our review of a philosopher’s text s well as an artist/their artwork. With a short time limit of 2 hours, this was quite challenging yet it was enjoyable and rewarding as I learnt some new modeling techniques. Being limited to white card had allowed us to explore the one material in greater depth. My piece is influenced by Christo’s artwork “The Gates,” where repetition was a key element. The text I chose was by Maurice Merleau Ponty, and a key idea I found in that text was that “everything co-exists with one another.” Through connecting geometric hexagons together, I have tried to convey this idea.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 1)

Week 1: AUTOMATIC EXPLORATION

Using the words Memory, Dream, Terror, Desire and Confinement, we were asked to sketch immediate responses for each word on A3 paper. With a limit of 20 minutes per drawing, the main aim of this exercise was to encourage us to think outside the square, and be more confident with putting abstract ideas to paper as soon as they come to mind.