Student Work Portfolio: Sculpture and Fiber

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01. Introductory metal shop drafting and forming exercises in paper and steel, Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014
02. Molecular structure studies in steel, brass, copper (exercise in structure), “Structural Systems,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

03a. Sculpted oil clay self-portraits from observation exercise, Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

03b. Sculpted oil clay self-portraits from observation exercise, Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

04. Alginate molded cast plaster with forged steel inclusions, “Presence and Absence,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

05a. Turned and carved wood, latex, “Presence and Absence,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

05b. Turned and carved wood, latex, “Presence and Absence,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

06. Branches, clay, potting soil, plants, “Object Identity and Material Metaphor,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

07. In-process aluminum casting with bonded sand molds, Metal Casting Workshop, The Visitor Center Artist Camp, 2014

08a. Local clay and sand ceramic shell for lost beeswax aluminum casting, Metal Casting Workshop, The Visitor Center Artist Camp, 2014
08b. Local clay and sand ceramic shell for lost beeswax aluminum casting, Metal Casting Workshop, The Visitor Center Artist Camp, 2014
09a. Cast and welded bronze, liver of sulfer + cupric nitrate patina (lost wax ceramic shell process), “Assembleges, Foundry: Modified Multiples, SAIC, 2016

09b. Cast and welded bronze, liver of sulfer + cupric nitrate patina (lost wax ceramic shell process), “Assembleges, Foundry: Modified Multiples, SAIC, 2016

Foundry team photo at GVSU Iron Pour 2016


10. Brick mold and cast bricks: Steel, hardware, hydrocal, “Structural Systems,” Concepts/Materials/Processes, SAIC, 2015

11a. Inflatable shelter group exercise: drafted pattern, scaled up, “Sites & Propositions,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014

11b. Inflatable shelter group exercise: drafted pattern, scaled up, “Sites & Propositions,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014

12a. Laser-cut prototype for loft structure, “Industrial Interface,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014
12b. Welded steel and plywood stairs/shelves, “Industrial Interface,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014

13a. Google Sketchup model iterations, “Industrial Interface,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014

13b. Welded steel, personal objects, “Industrial Interface,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014


14a. Model for site-specific installation, cardboard, paper, sculpey, “Sites and Propositions,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014
 
14b. Site-specific installation, silkscreened fabric upholstered on MDF, “Sites and Propositions,” Flat to Fat, SAIC, 2014

15. Sculpted and turned wood, paint, concrete, “Public Space: Found Context / Intervention,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2016 
16a. Newspaper, cardboard, glue, model-scale figures, “Public Space: Found Context / Intervention,” Installation: Material and Context, SAIC, 2015

16b. Newspaper, cardboard, glue, model-scale figures, “Public Space: Found Context / Intervention,” Installation: Material and Context, SAIC, 2015

17a. Soft spiral staircase that requires human architecture, “Permeable Form,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

17b. Soft spiral staircase that requires human architecture, “Permeable Form,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

18a. Machine sewn body quilt for her family in the skin tones of her family, “Interior,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2015
18b. Machine sewn body quilt for her family in the skin tones of her family, “Interior,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2015

19a. Wearable crocheted “Mother’s pelvis,” yarn, stuffed with wool, lavender, “Permeable Form,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

19b. Wearable crocheted “Mother’s pelvis,” yarn, stuffed with wool, lavender, “Permeable Form,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

20a. Hand + machine sewing, embroidery, knitting (ode to Sol LeWitt), “Parts and the Whole,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015


20b. Hand + machine sewing, embroidery, knitting (ode to Sol LeWitt), “Parts and the Whole,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015


20c. Hand + machine sewing, embroidery, knitting (ode to Sol LeWitt), “Parts and the Whole,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015


“This is it!” Wearable sheer arrow performance garment, “Permeable Form,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

Hand-woven scarf, paint, found objects for self-defense, “Proposed Space: Utopia/Dystopia,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2015

Hand-woven scarf, paint, found objects for self-defense, “Proposed Space: Utopia/Dystopia,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2015

Dyed and sewn stuffed esoteric fractal object, “Parts and the Whole,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Macrame techniques in pastry dough, “The NEW Raw Materials,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

“Tech Nostalgia,” Digital embroidery, found lace, sewn muslin, ancient Macintosh computer, “Interior,” Installation: Material & Context, SAIC, 2016

Hand-embroidery and coffee on fabric, “Decorative / Commemorative,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Machine-knit cashmere yarn with hand-made ceramic beads, “Permeable Boundaries,” Permeable Membranes, SAIC, 2016

Folded and clamped double resist dyed cotton, Introductory surface treatment exercise, Printed Fabric Workshop, SAIC, 2014
Silkscreen 3D print on cotton, 3D glasses, “The Individual and the Multitude,” Printed Fabric Workshop, SAIC, 2014
Silkscreen print on cotton, “The Individual and the Multitude,” Printed Fabric Workshop, SAIC, 2014

Heat transfer mono prints on sheer fabric, “More is More,” Drawn to Print, SAIC, 2016

Heat transfer mono prints on sheer fabric, “More is More,” Drawn to Print, SAIC, 2016

3-color registered photo and hand-drawn screen print yardages with sugary treats, “More is More,” Drawn to Print, SAIC, 2016
3-color registered photo and hand-drawn screen print yardages with sugary treats, “More is More,” Drawn to Print, SAIC, 2016
Hand-built frame loom with ‘laundry color catcher’ spun weft, “Material Self-Portrait Tapestry,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Hand woven cotton and kelp weft, “Material Self-Portrait Tapestry,” Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Collective weaving class project: hand dyed warp and weft on a 4 shaft floor loom, Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Collective weaving class project: hand dyed warp and weft on a 4 shaft floor loom, Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Collective weaving class project: hand dyed warp and weft on a 4 shaft floor loom, Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2015

Collective weaving class project: hand dyed warp and weft on a 4 shaft floor loom, Intro to Fiber & Material Studies, SAIC, 2016