Φ Phi Φ
Φ Phi Φ
I am interested in the relationship between nature and architecture. I am fascinated with the golden ratio with how it appears in human and natural architecture, from the pyramids of Egypt, to the way insects build their nests. I intended to create an Art Medal that can identifiably connect these two closely linked subjects.
I wanted my medal to have a very sculptural but very tactile form, one that made the audience want to pick up, investigate and play with. I not only wanted a dialog between the heads and tails sides of the medal but also the north and south too. The medal can be taken apart and balanced with one piece on top of the other. This allows the participant to choose which sky they want for either scene. The negative space which you get once balanced then create the illusion of more domes to the building, and also connects the trees with the architectural dome like forms.
I have found the whole process of making this medal rather challenging, interesting and exciting. It is the first time I have dealt with moulding and casting. My normal working methods are somewhat spontaneous and large compared with the careful planed and meticulous processes involved in casting and finishing metal.
I wanted my medal to have a very sculptural but very tactile form, one that made the audience want to pick up, investigate and play with. I not only wanted a dialog between the heads and tails sides of the medal but also the north and south too. The medal can be taken apart and balanced with one piece on top of the other. This allows the participant to choose which sky they want for either scene. The negative space which you get once balanced then create the illusion of more domes to the building, and also connects the trees with the architectural dome like forms.
I have found the whole process of making this medal rather challenging, interesting and exciting. It is the first time I have dealt with moulding and casting. My normal working methods are somewhat spontaneous and large compared with the careful planed and meticulous processes involved in casting and finishing metal.
