For this stage in the process, we were to choose one of our favorite
patterns and create a 3d model that represented it. I chose
this pattern, because I really loved the shapes. This pattern was pulled from the stem of the pear, and then pulled and stretched with the clothespin. The shapes also resemble that of the actual body of the pear, smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. I really wanted to create something with a lot of interesting layers in this first model, accentuating the shapes and the progression of the sizes in my pattern. The problem I had here was making the parts in the center separating the different pieces integrate more with the whole.
For this second model, I went in a completely different direction, because I was at a loss for where to go with my previous model. I do like the spiral this one created, but it didn't relate as well to the pattern or to the idea I was trying for with my first. It was also a step backwards in a way, as it was more 2-dimensional than my first model. This was an essential step however, because I got a new idea of how to integrate the parts in the middle- simply making them the same shape.
These are a few sketches while I was thinking about the second model.
After this stage in the process, it was very difficult for me to take it any further, because I loved this one so much. We were allowed to incorporate a color somehow, and I chose the olive green color of my actual pear. One reason for this was because I felt the green was a little unexpected, as the shapes I created are jagged and sharp, the green is mellow and calming, a nice contrast. I decided to make the green pieces slightly smaller than the main white pieces, in order to add a level of interest to this first architectural statement. Also at this stage in the process, I struggled with orientation. After flipping and turning this model many times, I felt the most interesting way a human could interact with my model would be an archway that fanned in/out as they walked through. It would also be nice to be able to see the green pieces after you enter, when you can't from the outside.
As my last architectural statement in this pear-ocess, I mainly wanted to focus on little areas that needed to be corrected from my previous model, because I felt it was already in a good place. I decided to eliminate some of the complicated layer, and create a solid form in the place of the large white parts, so as to make it more realistic feeling. I also leveled the edges of all the pieced to the ground, so it was clear of the walkways and scale (My scale figure can just fit underneath the lowest piece of the arch that touches the ground). The only thing I really wasn't pleased with about this model was the craft, I know I could have made it a lot better if I tried again.
Overall, I am happy with my progression, and I know I never could have come up with a successful architecture statement like this one without going through all the stages before. This was a very enjoyable project for me.
