1. My intentions for this project were to create an abstract form of a formula one car. I was inspired by a picture of the "melting car" that Mercedes produced for the Geneva car show. This work would represent my artistic voice because I generally like to make simplified, almost abstract forms with really smooth edges and lines. Also, I really like cars, so incorporating them into art is always a plus. To carry out these intentions, I made sure to simplify the design of the Ferrari formula one car, then carve it out of wood, making sure to smooth out every edge.
2. I was pleased to hear in the review session that people saw the simplicity and smoothness of the car. I got a couple of comments that said that my car looked like it was melting or rising from a block of wood, which was my original intention. The words that stick out to me are "smooth," "sanded," "texture," "detail," and "block," because they represent my original intentions to create a surrealist car. Overall, these comments reassured me that I successfully completed my project.
3. This project definitely showcased my skills from this year. I was able to incorporate the sanding/carving skills from the physcological moment project, as well as basic wood cutting skills from various other projects. I really enjoy working with wood, so being able to use it again was a bonus. This project also further enhanced my skills with a dremel and sandpaper.
4. This project allowed me to stretch and explore within woodworking. I hadn't really used a dremel before, so needed to use it really made me comfortable with the different ends and attachments. Also I was able to explore with the smoothness of wood and how I could sand down edges to create new line qualities.
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