Underground stairs

Second sketchup model

Below is the sketch I based my second sketchup model on. Above is PICCININI love, below GOODWIN parched. The two structures meet at the datum and both are visible on ground level, but dont merge. Through this tension between the two contrasting structures I hope to create a dynamic gallery atmosphere.

The exhibition space is on the datum. Both artworks are fairly small and they are the focus of the datum so they will both be placed in the middle between the two studios.
Each studio consists of an open space as well as a smaller space where the artist can work in a more intimate environment.
Above: 'parched' stairs going underground to Goodwin, still a work in progress.

36 custom textures

Developing first model and experimenting with stairs

Large staircase leading up to PICCINI(love) can also be used as exhibition space. Inside the 2 abstract balls are perfect spheres. Below ground is SWALLOWS(parched). At the moment I don't think the two balls above ground really represent Piccinini or 'love'. I am still trying to find out how to make the curves of the balls smooth on sketchup, like in the original 2D sketch.

Above is just experimenting with sketchup and making stairs.

First sketchup model

The original 2D section:

Above datum: Piccinini LOVE. Materials: something light such as wood.
Below datum: Swallows PARCHED. Materials: concrete and brick, something hard and solid.


My first attempts with Google Sketchup to make it 3D:

18 section sketches

Artist 1 Piccinini: love, embrace, tender
Artist 2 Goodwin: road, hide, parched

18 sketches below are posted in the order I drew them.

Goodwin, Piccinini, Swallow

Richard Goodwin "3rd World Kline"
Cocoon
Buzz
Exhilirating



Patricia Piccinini "Undivided"
Love

Embrace

Tender

Ricky Swallow "Private Dancer"
Road
Hide
Parched

Creative work

This was my Year 11 D&T project. On the right side dead gum tree branches function as the legs, hooks to hang/throw my stuff on and support the overhead shelf. The left can be used as a board for sticking notes on, etc and at the top bends into a shelf. On the desktop is a tray that can move backwards and forwards. It can be used to place open books on while the user writes on the main desktop.

An original photo of something beautiful

This photo was taken in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania 3 years ago. I loved the sense of peace and untouchedness at this particular spot, as if there was a path leading into another world.

Great architecture

The "Global Village Shelter is a simple structure that would give the affected person/ family stability (durability) and safety during a disaster or refugee situation."

It is made of a polypropylene profile sheet and lasts 5+ years. It is flat-packed in two parts, can be set up by two people in 15-20 minutes and costs around US$500.

Its great because its functional and meets a real need.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/07/07/prefab-friday-global-village-shelters/ Accessed 7th March 2010