Sep 19 2007
Paper Relief Sculpture
Elements and Principles of Art:
Positive/Negative Space
Shape
Rhythm/Movement
Contrast
Repetition
Motivation:
Visit the following sites to view works of various artists who sculpt with paper:
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/barb-paper.htm
http://www.petercallesen.com/index.html
http://www.ronchespak.com/
Lesson Objective:
Students will create original patterns/designs, considering positive/negative space, using paper relief sculpture.
Planning:
After looking at former student work, along with looking at various contemporary artists who use paper for relief sculpture, begin to imagine and plan your own paper relief sculpture.
Pay close attention to the interaction and activation of positive and negative space.
Experiment with different patterns and designs, using a 12” x 18” piece of tag board. Grid the tag board into 2” squares.
After experimenting with positive/negative shapes and the exacto knife, plan for the larger relief sculpture. Sketch ideas for shapes and planning in your sketchbook.
Final Project:
1. Measure a 21” square, using white tag board. Cut on the paper cutter.
2. Measure a 1.5” border. **Keep pencil lines very light.
3. Measure 2” squares.
4. Draw lightly, your plan. Using an exacto knife, cut your designs. Use a template for shapes to repeat the SAME shape.
5. Mount on black tag board with elmer’s glue.
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