Friday, February 28, 2014

Observational Assignment: Interesting Joints



























Themes:
I noticed I was attracted to joints that were rounder and fit kind of perfectly together. I was attracted to them because joints are supposed to fit securely with the object and make a seamless connection between the two. When things fit nicely like they are intended to, it attracts the eye to the craftsmanship of that object.

Possible Artist Ramifications:

  • The weathered texture of the joints could be used to create artwork that resembles aged pieces. This  could be interesting if you made a modern object but made it look like it was made longer ago
  • Since joints can also refer to the human body, making a body out of metallic tubing would be a cool idea
  • By attaching something rough and angular to contrast the smoothness and cylindrical shape of the joining tube, you could make some really awesome contrasts in the work
  •  An artist I've found that works with tubing and has mastered joining them in a seamless way is TJ Volonis. He intricately designs the copper tubes he uses in magnificent forms and has joined them together in a way that looks natural and perfect

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