Divergent Fates
Mentor 1
Yevgeniya Kaganovich
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
28-4-2017 1:30 PM
End Date
28-4-2017 4:00 PM
Description
This project aims to explore new media and materials for both Professor Kaganovich's next major project,and for an ART 473 Class regarding the use of reclaimed and uncommon materials for jewelry and metalsmithing. We have expanded upon Professor Kaganovich's previous research and work with plastic shopping bags. Through our research we have carefully tested a large number of different types of plastic bags, separating them by their working characteristics. Utilizing these newly categorized bags, we have developed new methods of working with them, and refined old methods to produce better, more consistent results. Through this research we have created a method and model for the utilization of new materials in making art, and furthered the precision and quality of Professor Kaganovich's work. Our continuing research with paper and wood derived materials will follow a similar model and contribute directly to the creation of thisnew body of work. The results of this research will also be utilized in the creation of a new ART 473 course curriculum for other students to have exposure to uncommon and reclaimed materials.
Divergent Fates
Union Wisconsin Room
This project aims to explore new media and materials for both Professor Kaganovich's next major project,and for an ART 473 Class regarding the use of reclaimed and uncommon materials for jewelry and metalsmithing. We have expanded upon Professor Kaganovich's previous research and work with plastic shopping bags. Through our research we have carefully tested a large number of different types of plastic bags, separating them by their working characteristics. Utilizing these newly categorized bags, we have developed new methods of working with them, and refined old methods to produce better, more consistent results. Through this research we have created a method and model for the utilization of new materials in making art, and furthered the precision and quality of Professor Kaganovich's work. Our continuing research with paper and wood derived materials will follow a similar model and contribute directly to the creation of thisnew body of work. The results of this research will also be utilized in the creation of a new ART 473 course curriculum for other students to have exposure to uncommon and reclaimed materials.
