Expression of light- Luminare Project Pictures for Critique

Scale Figure Drawing Excersice

First drawing that I chose is of a figure sitting down and a figure standing. This drawing allowed me to experiment with drawing figures at the same scale but in different positions in space.

The last two drawings are of groups. I find these drawings appealing due to all the different positions the people are in. It adds character to the drawing. The abstractness of the drawing also allows the viewer to create their own perception of what the people may be doing and what they look like with detail.

Luminaire Sketch Model and Inspiration

 

Side View of Model

Light is projected through a toilet paper roll onto the rotatable circle template.

 

Front View of Model.

As you move the rotatable circle template, one can see each shade of light change throughout time.

This idea has helped me in forming another approach to this project. In becoming inspired and through research I have found inspiration in the following (shown below). My next approach will be experimenting with cardboard boxes of multiple sizes in making an interactive light box in which people have to go inside to experience changing of light. It is possible that a timer of some sort be used as well as a reflective material (mirror). My goal is for the viewer to learn about angles of sun throughout the year and the changes of value and color of light throughout the day, just as I have learned in my analysis of light project.

This is a picture of the Chicago O'Hare Airport underground terminal pass.
As a person rides the escalator sidewalk the lights around them change giving a unique interesting light phenomenon.

Byzantia by: Nevena Kovacevic

Moodwall By Urban Alliance

This is in a pedestrian tunnel in Amsterdam. It is to make the pedestrians feel more comforted and safe when walking in the tunnel.

Infinity Mirror look
http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Infinity-Mirror-32-LEDs-Selectable-Patterns/

Evaluation of Journals

Throughout the semester, I have practiced my drawing skills in a daily journal sketchbook. For a few weeks, I focus on a specific object or drawing technique and practice them. So far, I have had the opportunity to draw leaves, twigs, bottles of water (showing light), and am now getting the privilege to draw self portraits. Below are three sketches from my sketchbook showing one drawing from each of the first three objects.

 

This is the very first drawing I drew in my journal sketchbook. The location of this drawing was in the studio at my cubical. It was sitting in the window seal and the light reflecting inside the window cast a light shadow below the object. The details in the curves and shape of the object are strong, yet I feel that shading of the object and value could be improved.

This drawing of a twig was drawn in class during an in class activity. The twig was one of my classmates and was sitting on a cubical desk. I believe the shading and value of this object was well developed, but think the casting shadow on the table below could be strengthened.

 

 This is a drawing of an empty icecream cup filled with water. This was drawn at my apartment at my dining room table. The different values shown shows aesthetic quality, however, more details with the values and shadows could be improved and help the overall object.

After evaluating my individual journal sketchbook, I was asked to evaluate two of my classmates journals as well. Below is two drawings that I have found inspiration in and have learned from as well.

Picture Credit: Caitlyn Whisenant

This is a drawing of a wood project my class had to design. Above is a drawing of the wood model Caitlyn made. I really find this drawing appealing because of the detail shown in the wood. One can see each little detail in every piece of wood. Also, the bottom piece of wood has a darker value to it which implies a shadow that the pieces of wood makes on it. I feel that by looking at this drawing I can improve the detail of my drawing and the shadows in them and encourages me to move away from my comfort zone and take a risk at drawing more.

Picture Credit: Beckie Yohn

This drawing is a twig that Beckie Yohn drew. I found this drawing appealing because of the shadow cast on the table the twig is sitting on. By drawing the shadow, the twig looks more dimensional. Also, the shadow has so much detail that one can gain more information about the twig from it. I think this is a strength of drawing and hope I can make my drawings show this amount of detail in shadow and dimensionality.

Analysis of Wood

 initial idea

Idea to do a diagonal DNA looking pattern

Assembly parts of final product

Full view of final

Base of final

Top view of final

View of the spiral action


This analysis of wood allowed me to become familiar with the wood shop and the tools accessible to me for future projects, like the luminare project. I enjoyed using the planer, band saw, table saw, drill press, and many other pieces of equipment. The abstract view of the final I find appealing and interesting.

Solar Temporality

What is a light phenomenon? Is it a sunset, light flickering through the trees, or the way the sun changes lighting throughout the day? For this project, one had to determine what a light phenomenon was. For me it was looking what the source of light; the sun. I took a little of a scientific approach, but I feel it is necessary because it will help me become a more knowledgeable interior architect. I have discovered that in looking at the scientific solar facts, like the angle of the sun in a given day and time, I will be able to know exactly how the light of the sun can affect a building or room I create. Below is the process of thinking that I took and the light phenomenon I found. I hope you enjoy!

Parti Board of Ideas and phenomenon

The angles and distances of the sun to a central point

Drawing 

Information of time/date/altitude/and azimuth of my exact location of pictures

Model

Series of pictures

Light Precedents- Dan Flavin

Light is something that defines space and makes the space. It is something that engages the human mind and gives meaning to things. According to Patricia C. Johnson of the Houston Chronicle, "Flavin's work (with light) paints the air and erases architecture." Perhaps some agree, but I have to disagree in that light is what adds elements and uniqueness to the architecture surrounding it. I challenge you to determine what you see Dan Flavin's work and light in general to represent and be in that or any surrounding.

Dan Flavin was an American Minimalist whos focus was on sculpural objects and flourescent light fixtures. He was educated at The New School for Social Research and Columbia University where he studied Art history, painting and drawing. He first incorporated electric light in his portfolio of art in 1961 by making it a new art form to "play" with and evolve.

His first work to incorporate this new art form of electric light was the "Icons" series. This was a series of eight colored square box forms.

His last piece of work was a site specific work at S. Maria Annunciata in Chiesa Rossa, Milan, Italy. It was completed only two days before his death at his studio.

Dan Flavin was a very unique artist. Though some compare to his art in the fact that they use light in art forms, like James Turrell, none will ever be exactly like him. Both artists do, however, compare in that they both use light in structural spaces. They differ in that Turrell uses light to engage and influence the viewers thoughts while Flavin uses light to enphasis the importance of light and what it has to bring.