Functional

Jes Fan

Jes Fan’s sculptures explore material and surface by transforming the body into both structure and metaphor. Using 3D-printed CAT scans of his own body, Fan maps cross-sections of muscles and vertebrae, turning internal anatomy outward. In Contrapposto, six replicated vertebrae drape over a metal frame, inverting the skeleton to function like skin, while hand-blown glass…
Barbara Cooper

Spathe, 1988/89 Materials: Wood Process: Weaving I love the way the texture comes from the shadow from the weaving and the different tones of the wood. Would be interested in weaving some surface treated wood; enamel, stains.
Juliette Minchin

The Coffelou Sweeping, 2021 Materials: Wax, steel, wicks and LEDs Process: Covering steel in hot wax, letting it dry then melting over time Content: Ritual, facade, temporal, “plasticity, metamorphosis, growth, dissolution, destruction, deliquescence, degeneration“ Source: “Juliette Minchin | Artist on Gallery Viewer | Gallery Vi…” Galleryviewer.com, galleryviewer.com/en/gallery/384/roof-a/artists/5937/juliette-minchin. Accessed 26 June 2024. Ebert, Grace. “Inspired by…
Kevin Beasley

Untitled (Hollow), 2016 Materials: Resin, House dresses, kaftans Process: Dipping clothes into resin, forming and draping them while they dry. Ghostly figures, absence and implied presence
Olivia Bax

All Ears, 2021 https://www.oliviabax.co.uk/?pgid=l1w0493g-43c2cdbf-d061-4669-9542-b41b65acfee2 Materials: Polystyrene, pipe, funnel, cardboard, newspaper, UV resistant PVA, paint, UV varnish Process: Unique process of paper mache. Interested in the rough texture and process of covering objects like a pipe and funnel with a uniform surface that transforms the objects.
Reflective Glass Particles

With flash Glass Particles on plastic wrap with adhesive AppearanceEthereal and reflective. See-through with glints of glass. Physical ChangesCreates a dynamic surface w flash Changes with different lighting Has a sandy texture UtilityCan be used to create an interactive experience with the viewerCan be applied with adhesive and paint With Flash Glass Particles on plastic…
Cement

AppearanceGray, cracked and draped Physical ChangesChanged the color/uniformityFormed the flannel into a stable structure with an interior spaceFreestandingHeavier UtilityCan be used to harden soft absorbent materials Creates a uniformed surface Can create a free standing object
Wax

Wax on paper towel roll AppearanceHardened, has a waxy sheen. The rolls are attached and hold a bent shape. Physical ChangesOff white/creamThe separated layers of towels are visible adding more texture and interior surfaceHeavier UtilityCan by used to adhere materialsCan be absorbed into an object that is porousHolds its shapeCan add an irregular sheen to…
Plasti-Dip

Plasti-Dip on sock AppearanceBright blue with a glossy sheen. Controlled amount applied that shows emphasis and intention. Can see the original texture of the sock in places the Plasti-Dip is not too thick. Physical ChangesCreates a uniformed surfaceBright colorGrippy texture UtilityAdheres to most thingsCan be used to achieve a uniform bright color
Plaster

Plaster on felt AppearanceDraped, white and yellow. The surface is hard and fuzzy Physical ChangesHardened the feltThe plaster soaked into the felt leaving it whiteHard with a fuzzy surface- the felt fibers can be felt over the plasterWhite and splotchy UtilityCan soak into a fabric to harden it in a desired shape
Instant Paper Mache

An aluminum crutch coated in CelluClay instant paper mache. AppearanceRough, chunky surface, though with other application methods could have been smoothed out more than it was (this is a texture I’m currently chasing). Physical ChangesExpanded the line qualityMade a smooth surface roughChanged the color (CelluClay comes in different colors).Sharp to the touch due to the…
Flocking

Green Flocking on spray foam, wire Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface. It can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for its flocked surface. Decorative, facades and veneers Makes surface appear velvety, soft and green. Is able to cover…
Urethane Rubber

This is urethane rubber (Smooth-On Simpact 60A) applied to plaster tape and Li-Qua-Che (Activa). Appearance: Added a rubbery, glossy appearance. It also made the Li-Qua-Che appear much more yellowed and cracked below the surface of the rubber while it cured. Physical changes: The surface is much more grippy and even a bit sticky. Utility: Adds grip, waterproofing, and…