For this project, I create another model. This was again inspired by my recent not-so-pleasant experience of being sick. So sick that I make my final project all about it, haha.
I modeled this simple hunched over and tired looking tree in Maya, and pulled it into Pepakura.
After sending my Pepakura file into Rhino, laying it out, and sending it to cut, I organized my pieces into layers so I could save time and frustration looking for each piece.
As I got farther into building this, I realized that this model wouldn't be able to stay erect without support, despise such a wide base. The weight and angle of the branches are what make it slouch over even more, and make it look as if it's about to flip over.
Another challenging part was to construct the dividing branches. I had to use masking tape to bind the branches together. Other wise the flaps were almost impossible - unless you have the utmost patience.
The next time I do a model like this, I will carefully analyze the balance and weight before laser cutting.
Painting
Before painting, I coated my Pepakura model in Shellac.
First I lightly coated the model with black spray paint. Then, the parts that weren't covered by black, I lightly coated those with brown spray paint. To give it more "life", I added a stronger hand of red spray paint.
I concentrated the brown spray paint on the end branches the most.
At the end, I lightly sprayed gold all in random places.
I started adding the dry flowers (Potpourri) spray painted gold, concentrating them in the 'joint' areas of the tree, where branches meet and bend. Then I added the dry flowers in random clusters all over the base of the tree.
Concept
I continued this concept from my serial sliced model, also called 'Rising'. It was inspired by experience in suffering from a recent serious illness and getting back up. I usually delve in quite dark and bleak subject matter when it comes to my art, but this is actually quite optimistic. This thought process was very enlightening and enriching.
~ Special thanks to Amanda Marder, Ronald Wu, and Professor Andrew Scott
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