Polyhedral Mask and Cube Sculpture

PHASE ONE: THE MASK

         I decided to use three different polyhedrals.  I started off with a rhombus-based pyramid.  I thought this shape would be good because it covers the entire face and would allow space to build off of.  Second... I used a triangular prism to create a 3D effect on the teeth of the mask.  Third, I used three square-based pyramids, leaving them un-enclosed so that it could have a spiky effect.  I then covered the shapes in black and silver paint because I wanted them to look sleek, shiny, and dark.  I also used mirrors and shiny rubies to enhance this effect.  Overall I am satisfied with the piece.

PHASE TWO: THE SCULPTURE

          For Phase Two of the Polyhedral project, I had to create a sculpture (because I'm an Art Major).  I instantly decided I wanted to work with Cubes because they are easy to construct (which would allow me more time to elaborate with paint and other values).  I also wanted to work with Cubes because of the Square mirrors I had previously worked with.  I wanted to use them again.

          My original idea was to construct a series of towering boxes that looked like they were "melted" together.  Luckily, this idea came to life with no problems.  I cut out the sheets of foam board, created the boxes, and with a few cuts... created the illusion of the boxes colliding/intertwining.  To go with this melting concept, I decided to use paint that reminded me of 1. A nuclear meltdown and 2. Space.  The black parts with yellow/green splatter represent space, and the black and yellow melting are more of the nuclear meltdown scheme.  Although, the green from the "space" concept also adds to the nuclear effect.  Overall, I am very happy with the finished product (despite its white trim, sorry!).