PROJECT 02- Space is shape

Project Due Date

Samimy's Class: Wednesday, Sept 11th
Lambert's Class: Thursdsay, Sept 12th

Project Description

Create 3 abstract (non-representational) compositions using different shapes and value. Use the three types of figure/ground relationship to contrast forms against each other, as well as merge them together. Crop, combine, repeat, rotate, enlarge, and/or reduce the shapes. Think about the following concepts and relationships:

• Figure/ground relationship- stable/reversable/ambiguous
• Balance- symmetrical/asymmetrica/all-over, equalized tension
• Composition- dynamic/static
• Vertical/diagonal/horizontal
• Hierarchy (emphasis)
• Movement/directionality

The relationships between black and white must be as follow:

• Composition 1 with 25% black (whiter composition)
• Composition 2 with 50% black (balance between black and white)
• Composition 3 with 75% black (darker composition)

Materials

• black construction paper
• x-acto knife/scissors
• rubber cement
• 9inch x 9inch paper (3)

Process

1. Start doing thumbnails with pencil or black construction paper in your sketchbook, at least 3 for each composition (total 9 thumbnails on sketchbook.)
2. Consult with your teacher; select the best pieces. Choose 3 final designs that distribute positive and negative space into fluid, balanced compositions following the three required relationships. Explore enlarging the whole composition or some parts, cropping, adding or deleting shapes.
3. Re-create them with black and/or white construction paper. Use the same type of paper for your 3 compositions, so you do not have any change in white/black shades.

Students Samples