Breadth #1 3D Design - Abstract Paper Sculpture

Objective: Create an abstract paper sculpture based on an organic form.

Size: Height 12to 20 Depth 12 to 20 Width 6 to 20
Design elements to consider: convex, concave, volume, weight, shape, line, texture, light, open and
closed space.
Featured Artist: Mary Button Durell
Due: Sketch Book Drawings: Wed. Aug.27
Maquettes: Fri. Aug 29
Final Project: Sept. 8 Monday


Organic forms are forms with a natural look and a flowing or curving appearance. For this reason, they are often
also referred to as curvilinear forms. Examples of organic forms include leaves, plants, and shells.

Materials:
1. White Paper: Experiment with different types - bristol, drawing, tracing
2. Adhesive: Elmers glue, clear tape, thread, fishing line
3. Exacto knife or scissors

Rules
1. Use white paper only unless discussed by the instructor. (focus on form, not color)
2. Forms can hang from fishing string or sit on a pedestal.
3. All forms must be organic.
4. No hot glue, staples.
5. Hide the engineering. Tape or glue may not be seen.
6. Keep it neat! Craftsmanship is key!!

Getting started
Draw at least 5 different objects. (Quiz grade)
3 Different Maquettes 4-6 in size (Quiz Grade)

First, start by brainstorming different organic forms. Look to nature for inspiration. In your Sketch Book, draw
objects from nature. Find images or objects that give you inspiration. Draw at least 5 different objects. (Quiz
grade) Then move on to experimenting with form by making a Chinese lantern. As you continue, experiment by
cutting slits or score onto a sheet of paper, then twist and turn the paper to create a various unique forms. Try a
variety of designs that may yield different results. Make 3 different Maquettes Consider organic shape, volume,
space, and light. Use Scotch tape, white tape, or adhesive to adhere corners or faces together. Tape may show on
the Maquettes, but not on the final project.

See back side for tutorials and other paper artists.

Paper Folding Techniques:
Pop-Up Tutorial http://youtu.be/nGPIOz1QMEo
Crumpling http://www.le-crimp.org/IMG/pdf/articleanglais.pdf
Pleating http://vimeo.com/41072878
Accordion http://www.minieco.co.uk/accordion-paper-folding-candle-holders/
Origami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoYBsJAszMc

QR Links to Paper Folding Techniques-Tutorials


Pop Up Crumpling Pleating Accordion Origami

Artist Inspiration


Manda Thomas Yuko Nishimura Richard Sweeney Irving Harper Paul Jackson Wade Kavanaugh



Mary Button Durell