July 9th / Studio Walk

Cherries from Joel

I want to thank all the folks that stopped by the space and listened to me talk about the project. I am even more excited about the project than before. I am enjoying Everett and it’s hospitality.

I worked on this cigarette lighter during the art walk. I will not be in Everett today due a car maintenance appointment.

July 8th

Surfacing the skull can be a bit tedious at times and is definitely time consuming. I have started to debate internally about painting some of the sculpture. This is going to be a big bird skeleton!

I am going to work on the skull more tomorrow but I intend on making a few smaller objects for installation during  “Art in Great Spaces” studio walk tonight from 5pm to 8pm.

July 7th

Today I faced the top of the beak and worked the top of the skull and eye sockets. I am using some reference materials for shapes and proportion but my intent is not creating a specific species of bird. This process gives me greater licence to play in the construction and to learn more about the shapes and the process of sculpting in cardboard.

For more pics of today progress click here

July 6th

I first drew the pattern and cut it out, then I traced it on another piece to created both sides of the skull and jaw.

Then with the magic of single sided corregated cardboard and thermal adhesive I faced the lower jaw.

Process

The result is something akin to a boat.

for more pics check out the Flickr page, or my portfolio website www.k-c-m-c.com

Heads First

Albatross Skull

I intend on scultping a albatross carcass and skeleton out of cardboard. The first thing I am going to start building is the skull.  The skull will serve as the key to the measure of proportion of the rest of the bird and the installation itself.

Beachhead

It Begins/Site Sketch

This is the first post my project journal for the Art in Great Spaces 6 week retail space residency.

Tonight from memory I mocked up a 3d sketch of the site I will be working in for the next 6 weeks. The space is in Everett Washington and has been unoccupied for nearly a year. The space previously served as a bank for 8 years and a bridal gown consignment store more recently. It has a bunch of windows and the natural light is great. The walls are freshly painted in a almost-white with a tint of blue-green, the carpet is blue-grey berber.

I work intuitively and today was the first time I was able to enter and walk around the space. This will be the first “installation” I really have ever done and the space is @ 2800 sq ft. So that is a big room. I have been bouncing around a few ideas but nothing seemed to solidify until after I entered the space.

Tomorrow I will start moving into the space and posting the whole process as I go. The next 6 weeks are going to be fun.

Plastic Beach

Plastic beach

This is the habitat that the Laysan Albatross nest in. This garbage on an island in the Pacific! My eye is attracted to such pile of chaos.

The image that inspired me.

Bird Carcass

I was surfing the internet and reading about the Great Pacific plastic patch or gyre when I stumbled upon the images of the birds that had died from ingesting all the plastic pieces. The above photo is most likely a chick.  The parents regurgitate the plastic into the chicks. It is a example of unintended suffering on a population innocent creatures from human consumption and carelessness.

“Art in Great Spaces”

Art in Great Places

“Art in Great Spaces” will feature working artists in five storefronts around downtown Everett. Six different artists will be featured during each six-week session. Sessions run from July 1 – August 15 and August 16 – September 30.

From painting and encaustics to sculpture – the public is invited to observe, interact and learn. Plan a day or two to come downtown and watch these creative talents at work. Look for signage on the street!

Studio Walks on Thursday July 9, 5-8pm and Thursday September 3, 5-8pm will also provide the opportunity to tour all five spaces, as well as attend the opening receptions for the Arts Council’s newest exhibit.

Artists & Locations for Session One: July 1 – August 15
1. Kevin McCarthy at 2831 Wetmore
2. Elizabeth Geiger at 2727 ½ Colby
3. Binky Bergsman at 2702 Colby
4. Claudia Postema at 1814 Hewitt Ave.
5. Ken Rowe and Lyussy Hyder at 1302 Hewitt Ave.

Pick up a map at the Arts Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall St. Everett, WA 98201.
Hours: 10-5pm M-F and Sat. 11-4pm