Eloise Kramer
MATTER AND THE MIND : MANIPULATING OBJECTS
ANTHROPOMORPHIC OBJECTS
The complex existence of objects intrigues me. I am interested in the independent existence of objects, their personal narratives and their anthropomorphic characteristics. Through experimental sculpture using plastic bags and gloves I identified the importance of volume and curve in emulating anthropomorphic qualities in objects. The image of the glove to the left of the page forms a part of the portfolio of work produced in collaboration with Tu Pham (a Fine Art student) exploring the use of technology to 'animate' forms. Exposed to this 'medium' has opened my mind to its possibilities which I doubt I would have considered without the experience of this collaboration. Working with Tu encouraged a playful approach to experimentation and the humorous spirit to my practice. The experience gave me the confidence to take risks and be less 'serious' with my ideas, worrying less about the result.
Although the material manipulation is rough here, I was able to gain an in depth understanding of the properties of the objects working in this way. Bringing plastic bags to life by making them into kites, the influences of this collaboration are now present in my own work.
MATTER AND THE MIND : MANIPULATING OBJECTS
ANTHROPOMORPHIC OBJECTS
The complex existence of objects intrigues me. I am interested in the independent existence of objects, their personal narratives and their anthropomorphic characteristics. Through experimental sculpture using plastic bags and gloves I identified the importance of volume and curve in emulating anthropomorphic qualities in objects. The image of the glove to the left of the page forms a part of the portfolio of work produced in collaboration with Tu Pham (a Fine Art student) exploring the use of technology to 'animate' forms. Exposed to this 'medium' has opened my mind to its possibilities which I doubt I would have considered without the experience of this collaboration. Working with Tu encouraged a playful approach to experimentation and the humorous spirit to my practice. The experience gave me the confidence to take risks and be less 'serious' with my ideas, worrying less about the result.
Although the material manipulation is rough here, I was able to gain an in depth understanding of the properties of the objects working in this way. Bringing plastic bags to life by making them into kites, the influences of this collaboration are now present in my own work.