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on January 23, 2024

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Theme Park Sculpture

Little Door, Long Hallway foam board, cardboard, spray paint, fabric, beads 20" x 19" x 17" Artist Statement: This sculpture draws inspiration from the concept of forced perspective commonly used in theme parks. This artistic technique aims to immerse visitors in an alternate environment by visually depicting buildings and structures that appear larger than their actual size. Theme parks utilize forced perspective to create an illusion of grandeur and scale, enhancing the overall immersive experience for guests. In my sculpture, I wanted to portray the use of forced perspective. I created, what appears visually, a long hallway using the concept of forced perspective. I wanted the small door to be the focal point since it shows the scale changing from small to large as you look outward from the center. Research #1 The Science of Forced Perspective at Disney Parks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqefjmRVLTM In this video, it emphasizes how forced perspective, a technique...

Masking Tape Shoes

Masking Tape New Balance Shoes Masking tape 9" x 3" x 4"

On Longing Assignment

"The body is the primary mode of perceiving scale." On Longing by Susan Stewart When considering the quote "The body is the primary mode of perceiving scale" in relation to this picture of the Epcot ball with people walking in front of it, the concept of human scale becomes particularly evident. In the image, the colossal size of the Epcot ball is accentuated by the presence of individuals nearby. Our bodies serve as a fundamental reference point for understanding the scale of monumental structures like this. As we observe the picture, the contrast between the size of the ball and the people walking in front of it highlights the scale of the structure relative to human proportions. "The souvenir speaks to a context of origin through a language of longing." On Longing by Susan Stewart In this picture, I was out to dinner before prom and we all ordered Shirley Temples. The act of holding and sipping from the glass triggers a language of longing, symbolizi...

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