Dinner and A Movie: Final

Childhood Disarray

Digital Image, Rechargeable Light, Drink Coasters, Plastic Eggs, Miniature Teacup Set, Stuffed Bear, Puzzle Cube

Inspired by the movie: Close (2022)

The photograph reflects the intense themes of relationship and complication between two young boys and the dynamic of their close friendship in their youth until it goes terribly wrong. I carefully selected and arranged objects to depict a sense of relationship and complication. The bear speaks to the warmth the boys have for one another. The plastic eggs were highlighted to convey restrictions surrounding their friendship and the puzzle cube to emphasize complication. There are also two cup coasters, to further portray the notion of two beings having been in the room previously. The miniature teacup set is to convey the feeling of childhood as well as having a small stature in the film. The rechargeable light had been placed as a common item in a childhood bedroom to "ward off dangers" which can be considered irony as danger does inevitably arrive. 

Research 1 (Article)

Close: An exceptional film of empathy and vision

Research 2 (Video)

CLOSE (2023) - Behind The Scenes Talk With Lukas Dhont About Making The Film | 95th Oscar Nomination

Dinner and A Movie: Step 9

 

Dinner and A Movie: Step 9 

Variation #1

HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football, Bucket Hat, Tank Top, Pair of Socks

Variation #2

HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football, Bucket Hat, Tank Top, Pair of Socks, Notebook, Dried Flower

Variation #3

HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football, Bucket Hat, Tank Top, Pair of Socks, Notebook, Dried Flower, Marvel Legends Accessories

Dinner and A Movie: Step 7

 

Dinner and A Movie: Step 7

Variation 1

Stikbot Accessories, HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football Toy, Dried Flower, Paper, Journal, Bucket Hat 

Variation 2

Stikbot Accessories, HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football Toy, Dried Flower, Paper, Bucket Hat

Variation 3

Stikbot Accessories, HotWheels Accessories, Foam Football Toy, Dried Flower, Journal, Pair of Socks, Tank Top, Bucket Hat

Dinner and A Movie: Step 6

 

Dinner and A Movie: Step 6

Concept #1

HotWheels Car, Stikbot Accessories, Dried Flower, Paper, Cardboard

Concept #2

HotWheels Car, Stikbot Accessories, Dried Flower, Paper, Cardboard

Concept #3

HotWheels Car, Stikbot Accessories, Dried Flower, Paper, Cardboard

Concept #4

HotWheels Car, Marvel Legends Accessories, Dried Flower, Paper, Cardboard

Concept #5

HotWheels Car, Marvel Legends Accessories, Stikbot Accessories, Dried Flower, Paper, Cardboard

Dinner and A Movie: Step 5

Movie Choice: Close

Areial Shot #1

Paper, Notebook, Rubber Band, Dried Flowers

Dried flowers are to represent Dahlias from movie, rubber band is to represent nostalgic kid's toy in bedroom, crumpled paper is to represent distressed shirt in bedroom.

Areial Shot #2

Aerial Shot #3

Paper, Notebook, Rubber Band, Dried Flowers, Putty, Paper Towel

Dried flowers are to represent Dahlias from movie, rubber band is to represent nostalgic kid's toy in bedroom, crumpled paper is to represent distressed shirt in bedroom, Putty is to represent paper plate, paper towel is to represent thrown pair of socks.

Dinner and A Movie: Step 3

 

Movie #1: 10 Things I Hate About You

3 Sketches

Paper, Pencil, Pen

6in x 4in

Movie #2: Close

3 Sketches

Paper, Pen, Pencil

6in x 4in

Experimental Sculpture Collection

 

Experimental Sculpture Collection Angle #1

(Left) Rainy Day, (Center) Star Gazing, (Right) A Lonely Night

Experimental Sculpture Collection Angle #2

(Left) Rainy Day, (Center) Star Gazing, (Right) A Lonely Night

Star Gazing, Angle #1

 Watercolor Paper, Red and Blue Ink, Wood Glue, Balsa Wood, Sharpie Marker, Painter's Tape

5in x 6in x 14in

Angle #2

Angle #3

Close-Up Angle

A Lonely Night, Angle #1

Wood Glue, Painter's Tape, Blue/Red/Orange Ink, Clear Tape, Watercolor Paper. Sharpie Marker, String, Wire, Tracing Paper

5in x 11in x 15in

Angle #2

Angle #3

Close-Up Angle

Rainy Day, Angle #1

Dark Wood, Chicken Wire, String, Wood Glue, Red/Blue Ink, Balsa Wood, Wooden Dowel, Nails, Drill

(Front) 5in x 4in x 2in, (Middle) 6in x 5in x 8in, (Back) 4in x 3in x 2in

Angle #2

Angle #3

Close-Up Angle

In Process Image 1

In Process Image 2

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Reflection Statement

The three sculptures visually communicate three separate scenes, all connecting through movement and visual power. While exploring the materials to build the sculptures, I wanted to focus on the visual appeal of each sculpture because the overall presence alone as well as a collection was the most important to me. I decided to include the balsa wood and drill because I had not had previous access to them for artwork. I felt the work was lacking subject matter, so I initiated the repetitive linework expressed throughout each sculpture. I want to keep exploring my personal motif as it shows up in each piece of work. I want to learn more about the various types of wood I am capable of using as it opens up the door for new opportunities. This piece allowed me to explore some materials that I had no experience with and have the power to tie in the experience with materials I previously knew of. The making of this work exposed new ideas such as meticulous detailing and purposeful line making.