This piece is two toned. One side is black and the other side is white w black overspray
This one is sprayed gold
I added modeling paste to this one for thickness and density. To give more variation in line.
Orange on one side red on the other
Yellow. A little hard to see detail against a white backdrop
Most of these (except the blue one) are just primed and not yet painted. I’ve shown a front and side shot of each one. There are five all together. Had a great time making these. They all originated from a central spine of wire and are about 12-14″ in height.
ONE, front
ONE, side
TWO, front
TWO, side
THREE, front
THREE, side
FOUR, front
FOUR, side
FIVE, front
FIVE, side
I made these spires out of polycarbonate and staples and started putting them into groups (photo 1). The pieces look best when they are overlapping and close together, showing the small natural differences in their form. The problem is that they are a little lightweight. If a strong breeze blows through the room, you are going to have some bowling pin action going on. To solve the problem, instead of using a base, I started experimenting with an interior weights. The weight provides a strong and low center of gravity and also, because it is hung with fishing line, will sway and maintain balance if the piece is hit from the side (photos 2-4).
With weights: a fishing weight on the left and a chandelier crystal on the right.
Close up of the lead fishing weight–functional.
Close up of the chandelier crystal–fancy.
You can hardly see it, mostly reflection. Something interesting about a large presence going unnoticed.
I started in on a looser version of my last piece and quickly lost control, a mess. Decided to change gears and work more methodically and keep it simple. Came up with these spires. They are 24″-36″ tall. I like the way they reach, their transparency and the way they reflect light. I will work on how to combine these and how to vary the shapes and compositions.
I am still working on this, but took a break to snap some photos. Needs work on the lower left side, but overall I am happy. It has more 3D presence than the last one I did. Reminds me of armadillo tails or sensory organs on bugs.
After a two month break, I am back at work. So far I have used just polycarbonate sheet, staples and spray paint. It is amazing the amount of control you can have with some well placed staples. This is the final rough form. It has a nice bounce to it. Next I will pour polyurethane then perhaps se paint. I’ll decide as I go.
