Luminescence

We were given the task to find images of various light sources, and the projection/feeling/presence they create. The images below are mostly my photographs (except for when given credit otherwise). I enjoyed the exploration of the vast amounts of different light types, and actions. The beauty light creates is incredible. Enjoy. =)

Sunrise

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Midday

Photo taken by me in the Baltimore, Inner Harbor.

Sunset

Photo taken by me in Washington, D.C.

Moonlight

http://thatwoman.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/moonlight.jpg

Starlight

http://www.digitalrevolutions.biz/works/starlight_1024.jpg

Lamplight

Photo I took in the NY library, in NYC.

Spotlight

Photo I took in the Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C.

Lowlight

Photo I took in Washington, D.C. during the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Nightlight

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Up Light

Photo I took of an exhibit in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Down light

A photo I took in the New York Library in NYC.

Intensity

A photo my friend, Meghan Matthews, took of me on the campus of Towson University in Towson, Maryland with my cell phone.

Contrast

A photo I took of a jelly fish at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland.

Direction

A photo I took at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.

Shade/Shadow

A photo I took at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.

Color

A photo taken of me by my friend, Jessyca Gorden on a floor using yellow light in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

We were next asked to research a series of artists who have experimented with light.

The piece below is by Marcel Wanders. I found this one in particular to be beautiful, and ornate. I love the way the light filters throughout the entire piece.

The next piece is by Yves Béhar. I love the motion that it creates, and how it illuminates in a crystal-like manner. It has such whimsy.

The next piece is by Patricia Urquiola. Her light fixtures appear to be very futuristic. This one in particular caught my eye because it demonstrates creative direction with the light source.

This piece is by Olafur Eliasson. I find their work absolutely stunning! The filtration of the light is incredible.

This piece is by James Turrell. The shadowing effect of the light is an interesting effect.

This one is by Peter Zumthor. This piece is similar to the light effect that I will be creating with my luminaire for this project.

This one is by Shigeru Ban. I love their use of natural lighting, and direction, shadow, and filtration using crossed pieces.

This next piece is by Tadao Ando. The use of direction and filtration throw narrow slits in the concrete is similar to the effect I will be creating with my project with bamboo.

The final piece that caught my interest is by Zaha Hadid.  The use of the light creating an upward illumination was done in such a spectacular way. I immensely enjoy this piece.

Home, Sweet Maryland...

I snapped a few shots during my time on fall break in Maryland. I miss home already...

These two pictures were taken at the King and Queen Seat in Harford County Maryland.

The next series of pictures were taken at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore City, Maryland.

5 Interior Spaces... Homework Assignment

We were given the assignment to draw five interior spaces encompassing people...

3-D Models of Final Four Drawings

Unity

The project consisted of 12 skewers and 12  4"x6" strips of bristol board. We were to arrange them in any way we wished, and incorporate a 12"x12" base. I chose to make a grid of sorts that was 12"x12" and to make it my base as well. I formed the strips of bristol board into wave-like shapes.

My first iteration is above.

This was my second model of the same design.

I also made a hot air balloon following the same guide lines, but found that it did not incorporate unity as consistently as the previous project, so I reverted back to my old design.

This is my third model with this design.

Leaves

We were asked to take 4-5 leaves and draw their contour, blind contour, negative space, and a realistic drawing for our homework assignment.

Structure

The project was to construct a 4"x4"x4" cube leaving one face open out of bristol board. We were supposed to have defined edges. We also had to incorporate straws of our choice, and make the cube rise four inches off of an 8"x8" base.

To show defined lines of my cube I adjusted the contrast in a significant way.

I created triangular sections on the sides of my cube so that the edges would be defined and so that the straws would have purposeful place in the project. I created tabs on each side so that I could pull the tabs through, and make the sides flush, thus creating the cube. This is my second formation of my original cube. I used three tabs on each face. I found that with this construction of the cube the faces were significantly more flush than in my previous model.

As for my base, I made an 8"x8" form out of foam core and bristol board. I made it so that it looked like the missing face from my cube. I did this so that it would be in keeping with the rest of my project and give my cube a defined space on the base. I also designed it to sit a little off kilter to play into my story that the remaining face had fallen, and reconstructed a little (in essence blowing up (in size)).

My original cube as you see above only had one tab to each side. This did not allow the faces to sit flush which led to my reconstruction.

We then had to draw orthographic drawings of our model.

Plan View

Joint

3-D View

Front View

Side View