Sunday, August 29, 2010

Found Object Sculpture Assignment

Inspired by the artist Andy Goldsworthy

You have a choice to work with an armature made of materials such as - wire, cardboard, plastic bags, newspaper or to work completely with your found object material. After the basic form is constructed, use found objects to create an interesting surface. Optional: apply a base coat of acrylic paint before gluing objects.

List of possible found objects you can work with:

You are not limited to the materials isted below, these are only suggestions
Cards

Puzzle pieces

Buttons

Fabric patches (applied with Mod Podge)

Candy wrappers/gum wrappers

Candy

Toothpicks

Fruit loops or Cheerios

Pasta

Paper clips

Rubber bands

Bottle caps

Pennies

Shells

Seeds

Beans

Nails

Tacks

Rubber bands

(Note: food items may need a protective seal to keep mice away)




Examples of Found Object Sculptures By Andy Goldsworthy and Other Artists:

Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy


Andy Goldsworthy

Wire, Plugs and Outlets


Misc. Found Objects


Misc. Metal Pieces

Puzzle Pieces


Vitamin Pills


Crayons

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