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Reflection on Indigo Curtain,  Art by Kate Roberts

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Progress Report 2.

At this stage in my project, I have cut a majority of the layers I needed to form the design around the first phase of my hearts. I cut a mixture of drawing boards and paper and layered them together to form the images above. The structural element is working well and the layers seem to be lining up for the majority of the pieces, however I have noticed a slight difference in the sizes of the paper and the drawing boards. Although the two material were cut from the same printer file and design, they ended up a slightly different size because of the laser settings, so going forward I will have to adjust this in order to get a more consistent cut. 

Another important structural element of my project is that it has to stay together when it is standing up. I have been testing with adhesives and found that super glue is going to be the best choice and less messy of the options. In the images above, the heart rests on a couple of layers of thinly cut drawing board and my worries are that once glued and placed upright hanging on a wall that the weight of the heart will warp those pieces. Therefore, I have decided to move the heart further back in this piece so that it is glued directly to the back of the box and then move forward the smaller circles so that they occupy the front of the box. This adjustment will also help by giving the piece more depth and dimension. 

After assembling some of the layers together I have decided that I am going to paint the background of the boxes or insert a sheet of paper as a backdrop, because I believe that the white background appears unfinished. The frame itself looks unfinished as well, so I will have to decide on how to stain or paint the exterior of the frames and if I would like them to match the interior color of the box. 

I think that the design of this piece is coming together well, however it could be fuller and more dynamic, so I plan on designing 15 more layers to be cut and added in. This way the piece has even more depth and complexity. Specifically I will be designing layers to occupy the negative space in the corners of the box and in the spaces between the exterior circle and interior circle. I do not want there to be large amount of negative space in this piece, because it represents a phase of my life when I felt trapped and closed off. The negative space does not appeal to those feelings. The addition of more layers and complexity will help to enclose the heart in this phase and portray the feelings of containment. 

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A great opening reception with @zac.benson "You need to veer from your normal work in order to grow. " #FUART #inspiration #art (at Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building, Furman University)

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Introduction

This blog is going to be a space for me to reflect on the progress of my senior exhibition over the course of this year, and it will give me a chance to talk about other artists and their influences on my work. The major theme of my work is Grace, which in the Christian tradition is a concept which refers to “God’s unmerited favor of sinner”. In other words, Grace is love and forgiveness and it is bestowed upon us despite the fact that we are not deserving. Through my senior project I hope to communicate the emotions and transformations I experienced on my journey to accepting Christ as my savior and realizing his unconditional love.

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Ready for thanksgiving break....but first hand turkeys. #fuart #furmanuniversity #handturkey #givethanks (at Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building, Furman University)

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It's hard not to peak at the portfolios. So many talented artists!! #fuartpd2k15 #fuart #furmanuniversity (at Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building, Furman University)

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2d class. Our future freshmen are learning from prof. Brodeur and prof. Bright! #fuartpd2k15 #fuart (at Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building, Furman University)

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A sneak peak through the window of our upcoming gallery opening for Janke Klompmaker. Processional starts at 6. Arrive at 5:30 in all black if you want to participate. #fuart #furmanuniversity #politicsandart (at Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building, Furman University)