S271 Figurative Sculpture

Figurative Sculpture has been the traditional method of introducing students to form, space, and proportion in sculpture. Those enrolled in this course become familiar with a variety of materials, methods, and processes to create figurative works which transcend traditional expectations. Instructor: Donny Gettinger

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Allison Price, Hallie Geyh, Cael Dant, Dennis LI

3 Hour Installation Project

Installation Composed of Materials Provided

2014

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Cael Dant

Final Project

Plaster, Mixed Media

2014

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Allison Price

Final Project

Plaster, Pigment, Wood

2014

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Hallie Geyh

Final Project

Plaster, Stone, Moss, Acrylic 

2014

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Dennis Ni

Final Project

Plaster, Mixed Media

2014

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Cael

Artists/works that initially inspired me for the final project: Richard Skelton, Kevin Francis Gray, Manuel Neri, Renaissance marble pieces featuring veils

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Cael

1. Who are you?

2. When did you start making art?

3. What inspires you?

4. How do you understand art?

5. Who is your hero/idol?

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Dennis Ni Figurative Works #S271 Figurative Sculpture

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Who am I? Currently, my Facebook profile says I'm this guy. Or is it the other way around? When did I start making art? Officially, this year. Even if I try to think about if I made art before I took an art class I can't remember/don't have any photos. I did try my hand at graffiti once.

What inspires me? Being open to all angles and being multi-faceted. I love being open to different opinions and approaches on any subject I'm faced with.  How do I interpret art? I think art is a reflection of our world. It's like a visual form of history that reflects the current era that we're in. And it has always been like that (at least, in my opinion). Who is my idol? I don't really have idols but if I had to think of one, I would say Da Vinci. As much of a tinkerer as he was a thinker, the man was simply a genius in multiple ways. I have much respect for that man. Dennis Ni #Figurative S271

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Final sculpture sketches Cael

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Dennis Ni #Figurative 271

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Sarah Lucas

1. Pauline Bunny, wooden chair, vinyl seat, tights, kapok, metal wire, stockings and metal clamp, 1997

2. Self Portrait with Skull, digital print on paper, 1997

Cael

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Manuel Neri

1. Seated Girl (Bather), plaster and enamel on wood and burlap armature, 1964

2. Coming in Last Thursday, bronze enamel, 1981

3. Nina Clavada III, plaster with dry ingredients, 1984

Cael

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Urs Fischer

Wax, 2011

Cael

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Duane Hanson

Fiberglass, polyester resin, bronze, 1970s

Cael