“ARCHITECTUAL LETTER”

ADVANCED 3D

“Lettering” has been a form of art as early as 3000BC and has become an inspiration for Modern Art both, 2D and 3D…

LOVE is an iconic Pop Art image and sculpture by Robert Indiana.Its original rendering in sculpture was made in 1970 and is displayed at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indiana's LOVE design has since been reproduced in a variety of formats in displays around the world.Robert Indiana, has played a central role in the development of assemblage art, hard-edge painting and Pop art. He is one of many contemporary artists who made the written word a central element of their life’s work.

In 1986, artist, Jaume Plensa started a series of cast iron sculptures, incorporating light and relief written text.

Artist, Steven Jensen's work is strongly influenced by a long line of Norwegian fisherman to which he belongs. Nautical themes permeate his work and his bold curving lines are inspired by flowing air and water. Jensen is attentive to the relationship between human life and natural order, Jensen's work is steeped in tradition yet modern in it’s approach.

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EXAMPLES

…now YOU are going to make your own letter sculpture!

Examples!

STEPS: Planning Phase1. Who/what/where would you like to represent with your

letter?2. Compose a list of attributes of that person, place or thing.3. THEN go to the design process!

1. Draw at least 4 thumbnail sketches

4. Choose your final design and create a larger, more detailed color sketch (make sure to include a back detail).

1. Keep in mind the physical balance of your piece, and that at no point can your letter be thinner than 3”

2. On the back of your final sketch, write how your letter design represents your original idea (#1 & #2)

5. Turn in items #2, #3, & #4 for approval then begin to BUILD

STEPS: BUILDING PHASE (after your plans are approved!)

1. Carefully draw your letter & cut out. (ensuring no part of your letter is thinner than 3”) Then trace on 2nd sheet & cut.

2. Glue cups on the inside of your letter to give it width & stability. Alternate the direction of the cups. Sandwich the two pieces & let dry.

3. Duct tape the entire letter (sealing off the sides)4. Paper mache your letter, take time to ensure

smoothness & let dry.5. Gesso your letter & let dry6. Paint/Decoupage/Finish your letter!