Sculpture
Moth Light
Entering a 3D space was something that definitely took me out of my comfort zone. With an open-ended prompt of creating anything I wanted, I knew I wanted to make something that could be functional. After sketching out some ideas, I decided to create a light that is shaped like a moth.
Taking the piece off of the 2D page, I used sculpture wire, chicken wire, and plyers to create a shape that resembled a moth. This overall shape measures around 24 x 28 inches. I situated a hanging light socket into the body of the moth and made sure the body could fit a regular-size lightbulb.
The next step was to cover the frame. I went with sheer tool fabric, double-layered it, and hand sewed each piece onto the wings. The body is a crushed velvet, forcing the light into the wings. Then I designed a pattern to go on the wings and sewed those on as well. Overall, this project took me about two weeks to complete.
To make sure the light was reusable and functional all the way through, I created a velcro opening to reach the lightbulb inside of the body so it can be replaced.
This piece was selected by a juried exhibition to be displayed in a gallery at Cal Poly Pomona’s PolyKroma 2D3D+. I was honored to be chosen for a piece that pushed me creatively and physically.
Sketch Draft
Left Quarter View
Front
Right Quarter View
Light On
Pippa
To commemorate a dog I lost only a year prior to the creation of this sculpture, I used chicken wire, plaster cloth, plaster, and a white sheet in order to create a ghost-like statue of my dog, Pippa. The process took one week to complete, first sculpting the shape of the body with chicken wire. The next step was to stuff the empty shell with newspaper and wrap the wire with plaster cloth to harden into shape.
Lastly, I covered a white sheet Pippa used to lay on in plaster, wet the fabric, and draped it over the body, holding it into shape until the sheet dried.
Overall, the outcome did take the shape of what Pippa looked like, keeping her memory in looks and through the sheet she once used.
