Andy Bensen Section 003 Ceramics

  Geometric Form Project Description: Objective: To reinterpret build the Organic Form (assignment one) through slab construction. Flat slabs create planes, angles and edges expressing the volume in a different visual language. The piece (due to kiln constrictions) should not exceed 16” in height, or be more than 3/4 inch in thickness. The form should be finished with white slip and carved or left as raw red clay then carved for inlayed white slip or paper pattern with slip.  Definition of Geometric Form: Geometric: of or relating to geometry, characterized by or decorated with regular lines and shapes Angular: a shape having angles or sharp corners Form: the shape or structure of something Requirements: Paper and clay maquette  Ten drawings of form defined with flat planes and angles while using the one Formal Issue applied from first assignment.  Ten drawings of the chosen geometric form with geometric surface pattern relating to form and using Formal Issue.  ...

 

Organic Form Final Blog Post Organic Form Building from Coil and Surface Deco Project 1 Instructions:   Beginners Organic Form (Handbuilt with Sprigs) Objective: Build a sculptural coil built earthenware piece originating from an organic object and transformed though the use of a formal issue provided (see below) in both form and surface. The piece should not exceed 12” inches in height or be more than ½ inch in thickness. Final form will be coil built from red earthenware clay, brushed with white slip, carved with relating pattern, low temperature bisque fired followed by clear coat spray finish. ALL research, ideations of form and surface, pattern research and carving and final form MUST BE BLOGGED   Materials needed : (all found on first day tool list) Red Earthenware Clay from studio, wedging board, sponge, spray bottle, metal rib, serrated metal rib, rolling pin for base shape, Kemper carving ribbon tools, bucket for water, white 04 slip (get a lidded cup size container) ...