The sculpture provocation was a quick series of images of sites from rocky landscapes to a simple rose. And of space, the space inside our bodies with images of blood cells and of out in the modern world. I began my artworks by feeling my way with newspaper and the mod rock materials, I was thinking of a

pair of rocks.

 

 

Modroc Plaster

 

JUNIOR YEARS - RECYCLED SCULPTURE

Junior years could bring in recycled items and newspaper to create a sculpture, having a theme like 'Future Animals' would tie into sustainability concepts. A wonderful theme with many resources on the internet like The Horrors of Revolution.

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MIDDLE YEARS -  PRODUCT DESIGN

Projects offered in Technology/Textiles could be more aligned to student pathways to Product Design Technology, I see opportunities to use modroc as a building block for future studies in hard plastics. Students could apply modroc to a hard case bag project, this could be a handbag, backpack or a small suitcase. A brief, research, design drawings and production plans could offer students a more realistic experience of product design.

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SENIOR YEARS

During my placement Year 11 Studio Arts / Fashion students used papier mache to create bustiers and skirts for some wearable art. I see possibilities for modroc to be used in the same way. Massive shoulder pads, breast plates or even a codpiece! Thinking of pairing this with a light flowing chiffon for a gladiator meets princess look, I see many possibilities using this medium within a textiles and fashion application.

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Modroc could be used to create a marquette for a much larger sculpture. Sheila Hicks is an amazing textile artist who pushes the boundaries on conventional textiles art with large scale works.

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Rock sculptures, or any other sculpture shape, can form the basis of a repeat print for textiles. Senior students could use this a basis for product design or any textiles.

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All images created by Amy McLellan

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