4th Blog Response: As we begin the Final Project this week, consider these three artists who use polymer in a sculptural format that is either free standing or installed on a wall. Creating a complex work, regardless of size, involves planning and finalizing a design with specific notes on details and finishing.On all three of these examples, “every inch counts”.
At the top is Junmin Bae’s “Brooch: An Extinct Species”, 2019, Polymer, film, and sterling silver”. 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 3″. You can read about her practice and see more of her work at:
https://juunmin.blogspot.com/
In the middle is Meredith Dittmar’s “Human and Technology”, 2014, Polymer on painted wood. Here is a link about Dittmar’s work:
https://neverborn.org/
At the bottom is Donna Greenberg’s “Migration”, Polymer and oil glazes. You can read about Greenberg’s process at:
https://www.donnagreenbergarts.com/
After visiting their websites, write a comparison on how technique, craftsmanship and overall design are used to create three very different results. Lastly, how does layering come into play?