space frames

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this was an assignment for my 3 dimensional design class. the object was to make a 3-d form out of balsa wood with at least one side covered by a translucent membrane of some sort. then that form needed to be repeated 20 or more times. we were allowed one color (i used 2. what a rebel) and there could be slight variation in size. we then had to choose a place to install our project.

my cubes are interlocking. the yellow one has one leg that locks around a leg of the pink one. otherwise, they are not attached so they are able to be arranged in different ways depending on which corner they are hung from. i used two colors to differentiate the two cubes from each other.

the intention of our project was an 'architectural intervention', meaning it should cause the viewer to percieve the space in a new and different way. i chose this stairwell (in central classroom on auraria campus in denver) because it is very uninteresting. it is concrete and railing with no color. everytime i've ever used these stairs i don't give any attention to the space. it's just a place i have to go through in order to get where i am going. because of this i wanted to create something interesting and bright to add to the space. the frames also have a delicate look that contrasts the strong utlilitarian stairs.

i had some difficulty in the beginning trying to create some sort of genius work, with a terrific abstract shape and some profound meaning or interpretation. mostly this just lead to me procrastinating. a lot.

i found that sometimes simpler is better, and creating things/shapes that i relate to. once i gave up having to be spectacular, the process became really easy, and i found that i really loved the outcome.

i've never dealt with installation art before but it was a fun experience and i'm proud to walk by my work when i'm at school.