I was introduced to gourd art at the Columbia Museum of Art and I have fallen in love with everything about it. I love that the "canvas" is a part of nature, I like the connection the artist makes to the material through cleaning it, treating its surface and polishing it to a finished piece. From a student-based perspective I think its a great way to combine design and mark-making with 3-D, making students who might be less comfortable with the concept of 3-D feel more at ease. Great design work and craftsmanship on your piece! Love the process pics too!
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ReplyDeleteI was introduced to gourd art at the Columbia Museum of Art and I have fallen in love with everything about it. I love that the "canvas" is a part of nature, I like the connection the artist makes to the material through cleaning it, treating its surface and polishing it to a finished piece. From a student-based perspective I think its a great way to combine design and mark-making with 3-D, making students who might be less comfortable with the concept of 3-D feel more at ease. Great design work and craftsmanship on your piece! Love the process pics too!
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