A guide through the development of my artwork during a project called Equivalents

1. The Equivalents Project Mary Oluwa

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Use of primary and secondary sources
To create this 3D model, I had to use various techniques and materials and also had to have awareness of the safety
involved in the workshop. To make my model I used MDF material, which is somewhat similar to wood. I also used metal
wiring, and some string. These three elements are what put my model together.
I developed my model by taking away the stand to improve aesthetics and adding extra bits of metal to add an abstract
look to it. I think I improved my model by doing this because now I prefer the look of it.

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Combination of formal elements in my work
This piece was semi-3D and we were told to find things that
we could include in our pieces that would help replicate
certain textures and patterns that we saw in the set up and
our observational drawings.
I tried to use all the items that I collected within the piece,
even if it didn’t necessarily fit with the art work (for example
the leaves)

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Cubism
I took a lot of inspiration throughout my project from different
artists in order to explore different techniques that I may not have
been familiar with previously.
I enjoyed doing my Cubism art piece because it was a type of art
that I didn’t know much about and therefore I learnt a lot about the
materials they use and the formal elements used to create the
pieces.
I explored colour, shading and line to recreate one of Juan Gris’
famous pieces.

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Using a range of techniques
I created this 3D model out of a few different materials. I had to do
different things in order to recreate my drawing which is what I looked at
whilst building the model.
I created the umbrella by using stirring sticks and a translucent material
similar to tracing paper.
To create the links I used cardboard and had to relink them and stick it
together to make it look like that.

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Safely creating and developing work
To ensure that we were capable of using all the equipment in
the workshop correctly and safely, we had to undergo an
induction, which included a technician giving us a tutorial and
telling us the safety rules for each piece of equipment before
then having a go ourselves.
After doing this, we had to create a production diary which
guides you through the creation of the model we made in the
workshop.
After completing my production diary and evaluating my final
product, I came to the conclusion that there were still things
that I could improve to make it look better and not so plain. So
I made adjustments but this isn’t included in my production
diary because the changes were made afterwards.

7. Evaluation Summary
Assessment criteria: evaluation of your work is vital to your development as
an artist/designer –it is important to question your approach, what have you
learnt, how have you developed an idea and what you would do differently
in future to improve.
Evaluation of the use visual language in your work and how it was informed
by looking at others’ approach (Unit 1)
Analyse and evaluate the creative potential and limitations of your use of
materials, techniques and technology (Unit 2)
Evaluation: this includes on-going annotation in sketchbook and final project
evaluation. Write bullet points and support with examples of your work
See link on the art & design website
Project Evaluation Sheet