3D Materials Portfolio

 Gregor's Room A visual response to the short story The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. White Copy Paper, Ink (No Adhesives) Largest sculpture measures 8" x 6" x 4" The sculpture collection reflects my perception of the short story The Metamorphosis  by Franz Kafka. I imagined the content of his room to be minimal and clean at first glance, but when you observe closer it reveals a much dingier and intricate surface. I mixed brown, white, and yellow inks to give it this dingy appearance. I rolled up paper to make up the mattress, leaving it exposed to reflect the tragic narrative of the story. I made the decision to not construct a bed frame, as it did not feel like it was reflective of Gregor's situation. Your eyes are brought into the intricacies of his quilt, but upon further inspection it is torn, tattered, and dirty. 

 

"Paradise Falls" Various tableware, balloons, chocolate, and natural elements.  Inspired by the movie Up (2009)        This piece illustrates the central theme of the movie which is life after loss.  The story illustrates how heartbreaking loss can be, but that through loss there can be opportunities to honor those lost and move through our grief in various ways. The main character in this movie channels his love for his departed wife by taking an adventure to the place they’ve always dreamed of going to, by flying his house to Paradise Falls with balloons. In this piece, the palm leaves are representative of paradise, and the cut up balloons represent the spirit of adventure. Butterflies often symbolize the departed returning to say hello to their loved ones. The monarch symbolizes his departed wife returning and being with him through this adventure in spirit. The rough square plate and decorative floral plate are representations of the husband and w...

  100 ornament hooks installed on blinds.  100 ornament hooks installed on Molly Wiley's window. 100 ornament hooks installed in the dining hall.

"Match Strikes A Light"  Photograph "Our skin is what stands between us and the world... It imprisons us, but it also gives us individual shape... it's the ideal canvas to decorate with paints, tattoos, and jewelry." (Ackerman, 68) "Outstretched" Photograph "Language is steeped in metaphors of touch. We call our emotions feelings, and we care most deeply when something 'touches' us." (Ackerman, 70) One could argue that as humans, we need touch to survive. Touch is an essential form of communication that signals the brain into action. But touch is not just pertinent for the physical survival. It is imperative, not only for mental survival but to flourish.  "45" Photograph "Hair deeply affects people, can transfigure or repulse them." (Ackerman, 84) "Communion" Photograph "Symbolic of life, hair bolts from our head. Like the earth, it can be harvested, but it will rise again. We can change its color ad...

                  1. My Cat, Nutmeg. She entered my life about three and a half years ago on a whim, and I can't imagine my life without her. She is currently living with me in Ponce as my ESA. While she prefers the warmth of Florida compared to cold New York winters, she does miss having an entire house to roam free in. 2. Film Camera.  I have always had a camera in my hand as long as I can remember. My first digital camera was gifted to me at the age of 8 for Christmas. Like most hobbies I have acquired, I often desired to pursue them much sooner than I actually attempted to. I had been wanting to learn how to use film for several years before actually picking up the hobby. Now, three years deep, I am working as a photographer for this upcoming issue of Flagler's Strike Magazine, as well as doing professional paid shoots,  nearly exclusively on film. 3. Yarn. Crochet was another hobby I wanted to pick up long before I did. My...