Presentation

After discussions with Justin, following my presentation, I will be concentrating on the following adaptations:

·         Plinth – Adaptations are needed to ensure that it flows into the sculpture.  I will use aluminium for the structure as it will allow the design to be more flexible.  I am also trying to emphasis the male and female form and so will adapt the plinth to be finer.   

·         I have also decided to make the windows much bigger therefore creating more visibility to the internal spine. I haven’t yet decided on the format of the windows I need to put more thought into how and what I want to make visible. A side view of the spine might be the most interesting.

The following is my most recent presentation:

Spine Sculpture

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Fibre Glass

I have also been carrying our research into companies who use fibre glass for creating models and designs.  Next week I hope to get into contact with one of these companies.

Thermochromatic Wallpapers

I have been ringing around different companies trying to find a supplier of this type of paint in a spray form.  I can’t find anyone who supplies this but I have found a company who is willing to change my sketches into thermochromatic wallpaper.  One of my ideas for the end of year show was to show an item made from thermochromatic material.  Wall paper would be perfect for this purpose, as I would design it to have the images of Derry/L’Derry on it.  All I would have to do is put a notice on it for people to touch it. 

3D max

I went back to the 3D modelling of my sculpture but again found this process very difficult. As a result of this I arranged a one to one session with Mark Cullen which was specific to this.  I wanted to ask Mark about setting up the different components of my models in 3D Max and also about using the site photographs to implement them into 3DMax to create virtual reality.  However, this first session concentrated on 3D Max modelling.  Mark advised me to simplify my initial and concentrate on the torso/casing. He showed me a more simplified version of creating my model on 3D Max, this was really helpful.  I hope to meet with Mark next week also. 

I want to get this sorted as quickly as possible and get all my answers to my other queries. The following images are my attempts at creating the images on 3D Max.  Obviously, I need to work on this development.