Monday, March 23, 2009

Artists' Methods and Materials

The artwork I chose by Rosalie Gascoigne is called Directives which was created in 1999. Gascoigne’s artwork is distinctive and significant in many ways. This piece of great art shows the materials Gascoigne used. They were simple but yet affective. The artwork was created by retro reflective road signs on wood. The pieces were assorted together to shape and align all the arrows to create the effect of motion and travel within the work. With the production method and use of materials, Rosalie Gascoigne is a unique artist and inspiring to all others who come across her work.

The image I am using by Fiona Hall titled Oatley, was taken in Sydney 1974. The method for producing this image is quite simple. A black and white camera was used. From the time it was taken, the method for printing images was using a dark room and still is used today for some photographers. The dark room allows the photographer to have much control over the image as possible. Fiona Hall contrasted the image very well. The amount of light and shades were conveyed nicely. The materials you can see in the image are basic. What you would normally expect in a backyard.

Updated SketchUp Model


Stair 1
Stair 2

Stair Sections


Stair Section #4
Stair Section #3

This stair section is used in my model connecting the groud floor level with first floor level

This stair section is used in my model connecting the lower floor level with ground floor level

Monday, March 16, 2009

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Studio Session 1

IMAGE A

Broughton Anglican College
Gruyere Swiss Cheese Block Designed by Tony Caro Architecture


The building consists of eight senior classrooms, sports administration office, two mutli-purpose rooms.
Modeled up in ArchiCAD 11 and rendered in Artlantis studio 2.0.
For modeling the building I used both Construction Certificate and Development Application Drawings.
For rendering I took photos of materials and colours which then allowed me to add them into the model as textures so I could achieve a more realistic look.



IMAGE B

Dupli Casa By Jurgen Mayer

In this residential masterpiece, Jurgen Mayer shows how the building connects with its surroundings by using unique smooth flowing curves and shapes.
The use of black and white contrasts very nicely. Ideally the building connects with the past, present and future.



IMAGE C

Sydney Harbour

This photo I took at work from the top floor of Taronga Zoo Function Centre. Sydney Harbour offers beauty in many ways. From this view you can see some spectacular architectural designs. Thanks to Jorn Utzon (Danish Architect), the Sydney Opera House is the most recognised symbol of our country.


HALL: Backyard, Working, Messy

MOFFAT: Home, Stealing, Vulnerable

GASCOIGNE: Sign, Moving, Travel