We see here the original back of the foot , i used a spring coil shape for it's base followed by an inside frame to give it a sturdyness so that it can stand upright without aid

To attach all the components of the toe together and to attach this the main structure , i wrapped a thin wire continuously around the edges. Notice the loop at the top, this was used as a joint to give flexibility to the toe.

Top view of piece before being all attached.

Rear view of piece

Front elevation

The same top view but on white paper the accentuate the strands of wire.

I started this sculpture by twisting wire into a concentric circle design to mimic the ridges of the foot

I next coiled wire into a barrel shape to replicate the top of the toe

The 5 toes together .. unpaired 2b pencil beside to show scale

Rear view of top of foot .. this was the heel of the sculpture

Behind the toes are two springy coils of wire , these are the balls of the foot

Looking to the wire sculpturer Derek Kinzett's work today ... His work represents the idea that not all modern British sculpture sets out to shock. Derek Kinzett's work boasts an intriguing and unpretentious value.



Plainly titled The Green Man, this 5kg wire scupture is a beautiful study of the human form in a seated position. The figure leans forward creating an energy in the piece, yet this figure does not look like he's ready for action. Focus your attention to his hands apprehinsively clenching his kness , right elbow feigning away, bent down. The left foot presses the sculpture back , he does not wish to stand but push himself back. Curiousity wins over the initial fear as the piece leans forward in question , what is it he is searching for.
Lighting and surrounding plays a large role in this piece , the white wall and natural light and shadow accentuates the figure ... he would be lost in a darker room ..

Re: The Maker

Looking at the artist behind "The Maker" Amanda Louise Spayd and her Origins of the forest exhibition..

I'm taken by her strange yet inticing rabbit creatures that almost stare into your soul.
I'm researching different materials and the combination of these materials in my study of the sense of touch ... Spayd creates these figures combining variations of mixed media.
Much of the fabric and trim used is repurposed from vintage and antique clothing and linens. Anything from ancient coats to mens’ trousers, ladies’ lace collars, wool jackets, grain sacks, tablecloths and baby clothes.

Check out the interview on the artists influences for her work ... http://www.myplasticblog.com/art-shows/interview-with-amanda-louise-spayd/

Looking at textures and artists who employ an interesting use of them today.

In my search i discovered the artist Kyle Bean and his egg shell sculpture "Which Came First"

 

This piece was made form broken up used egg shells that were glued together

I Can't wait to try this out for myself .. i say the sculpture feels so smooth and course at the same time with it's mix of different types of egg.

 

 

 

 

artwork and pictures to follow when my laptop returns ....

Had two inspriring lectures today .. one on semiotics that subliminally made me crrave for a ham sandwich , and the other on composition ...
both extremly interesting and exactly what was needed to boost energies on a monday ..

with a whetted thirst for imagination i tackled my ccs journal , a task to which i had been delayin for too long , only to find i should be focusing my research on more contempory artists.
They are my competition after all

so for the mean time i put away my studies of albrecht Durer and peter paul Rubens and say "COME AT ME BRO" to contempory artists such as Ron mueck and Swoon !!