Steph's Project Book

For my project I am designing a 3 room gallery exhibition. The central theme of the exhibition is the Wheel of Life. What started out as an exploration of the significance of the circle evolved into the representational quality of the circle as it relates to both the spiritual and physical qualities of life. I envision the main room of the exhibition to be a combination of sculptures, installations and paintings dealing with the 8 spokes of the Wheel of Life, the 7 chakras centers and the symbolic meanings of their colors. Extending off of the main gallery are two more exhibition spaces. One space is all paintings dealing with various representations of the circle as it relates abstractly to the life cycle, spirituality, and the figure. The second exhibition space will hold photography relating to the circles found in nature and made by man as they relate to the cycle of life.

The images in this book are photos of my own art and photography and examples of the type of work I envision in this exhibition.

Project Books

My project book was based upon concept maps. I started focusing on shapes and forms they produced.

Rustic Pottery Extravaganza Project

I loved this project. And it was so much fun being able to develop an idea and plan it in it's entirely. Basically the event or 'Project', would be some kind of art show, where friends and family could come and see what I have been making- and hopefully buy some of it from me. :) You can see in the images- the color scale, and the forms I would create.

I also really loved this willow leaf pattern and my hope would be to incorporate it on the surface of the clay. I'll have to play around with the shapes and scale to see what looks best. Wish me luck!!

Landlocked Sailor

As usual, I struggled with the concept of what to do. Inspiration comes at the oddest moments. Thinking of my husband = landlocked sailor = nautical terms = value systems? This has certainly challenged my cerebrial approach, opening me up to more metaphorical and visual connections. Now, if I can only learn to make collage transfers....

Stephanie's Project Book

You're So Vein

I wanted to play with the structure of veins within leaves; size, direction how they differ from the shape of the leaf. By producing a series of rubbings and layering them, I was able to play with different effects by adding color, or weaving cut strips. This concept could produce a collection of 2-D and possible 3-D pieces.

Cherish's Project Book

My project book began with the idea of exploring family ghost stories. Eventually I focused on the story of "the hollerin' thing", a ghost that haunts Shelby, Alabama. I learned so much through the development of this book, I have decided to continue exploring this subject through personal research and artwork. I hope to find out more about the stories told in Shelby, Alabama, and how these stories fit into the tradition of storytelling in cultures around the world.

Shannon's Project Book

I took these photo's the week before while exploring campus. I was very happy to use them in this project and to actually make final pieces with them. The book will be a great example for my AP students to help them with their "theme". I can't wait to get back into the classroom and use this!