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2021 AP Art and Design3-D Art and DesignRow D: 2-D/3-D/Drawing Art and Design SkillsWritten EvidenceSustained InvestigationMy SI was guided by the inquiry, how can I examine my adoption from Chinain a discourse of connection,transition,movement, & change? Slides 1-6 Iexperimented with incorporating architectural elements likedoors,windows,& stairs as metaphors for transitions& to move the viewerseye through the sculptures.I practiced building levels of repetitive geometricforms from balsa wood & used red paint&string to symbolize my originationfrom China.After experimental iterations,I revised my pieces to create moreupward movement by adding additional levels &longer lines to reinforce theideas of transition & growth.7-15 I practiced & experimented with oxidizing &distressing copper to convey change & to draw contrast between the green& red objects.I also introduced organic forms to create flowing & upwardmovement.The 2 Dragon sculptures were inspired by Chinese mythology &my dragon tattoo.10-15 utilizes kinetic elements to represent changethrough time.Materials like maps,copper&bamboo synthesize with myancestry,creating synthesis in final pieces.I practiced & revised this in digital& traditional sketchbooks. Light conditions in display accentuate form/depth& guide viewer interpretation.
Image 1Sustained InvestigationHeight: 6.25 inchesWidth: 13.5 inchesDepth: 8.5 inchesMaterial(s): Doorways: Balsa wood,plywood, thin sheet copper,superglue, red acrylic paintProcess(es): Built 3 repeatedlydecrease doorways convergingtoward a central point symbolizespotential pathwaysImage 2Sustained InvestigationHeight: 8 inchesWidth: 12 inchesDepth: 12 inchesMaterial(s): Connections: Balsawood, string, staples, superglue, redacrylic paintProcess(es): Connected red andgold painted 3D form, attachedstring representing connectionsbetween places.
Image 3Sustained InvestigationHeight: 5 inchesWidth: 4.5 inchesDepth: 12 inchesMaterial(s): Transition #1: Balsawood, superglue, red acrylic paintProcess(es): Used repetition of 4geometric steps to move the viewerseye and create transition andmovement.Image 4Sustained InvestigationHeight: 9 inchesWidth: 13.5 inchesDepth: 13 inchesMaterial(s): Transition #2: Balsawood, string, staples, superglue, redacrylic paintProcess(es): Revised the complexityof red shapes,added string and longlines reinforcing concept oftransitions
Image 5Sustained InvestigationHeight: 13 inchesWidth: 12 inchesDepth: 10.5 inchesMaterial(s): Transition #3 Process:Balsa wood, string, staples, tissuepaper maps, red acrylic paint,superglueProcess(es): Experimentedprinting,painting,gluing maps ofplaces conveying personaltransitions in my life.Image 6Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 12 inchesDepth: 10.5 inchesMaterial(s): Transition #3: Balsawood, string, staples, tissue papermaps, red acrylic paint, superglueProcess(es): Increased repetitionelevation of steps.Used vertical linesfor upward movement.Glued mapsfor place
Image 7Sustained InvestigationHeight: 11 inchesWidth: 3 inchesDepth: 11 inchesMaterial(s): Dragon #1 Process:Balsa wood, oxidized sheet copper,red acrylic paint, superglueProcess(es): Inspired by my dragontattoo experimented oxidizingcopper,building 3Dmodules,exploring materials.Image 8Sustained InvestigationHeight: 11 inchesWidth: 3 inchesDepth: 11 inchesMaterial(s): Dragon #1: Balsa wood,oxidized sheet copper, red acrylicpaint, superglueProcess(es): Red geometricmodules contrasted against greenflowing organic form of dragon tocreate movement.
Image 9Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 2 inchesDepth: 10.5 inchesMaterial(s): Dragon #2 Process:Balsa wood, sheet copper, oxidizedcopper, fishing line, red acrylic paintProcess(es): Inspired by Chinesemyth dragon chasing a pearl Iexperimented with kinetics andfloating objects.Image 10Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 2 inchesDepth: 10.5 inchesMaterial(s): Dragon #2: Balsa wood,sheet copper, oxidized copper,fishing line, red acrylic paint,superglueProcess(es): Alternated oxidized andnatural copper, with red modules,suspended red sphere for kineticmovement
Image 11Sustained InvestigationHeight: 19 inchesWidth: 9.5 inchesDepth: 9.5 inchesMaterial(s): Spiral staircaseRevision: Wooden dowels, red tissuepaper, superglue, foam board, urallyrevised idea for spiral staircase intotree of growth sculpture.Image 12Sustained InvestigationHeight: 19 inchesWidth: 9.5 inchesDepth: 9.5 inchesMaterial(s): Tree of growth: Oxidizedcopper tube, copper wire, balsawood, wooden eggs, red acrylic paintProcess(es): Attached top andbottom to copper tube.Repeatedspiraling modules and suspendedeggs conveys growth
Image 13Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12.5 inchesWidth: 14.5 inchesDepth: 13 inchesMaterial(s): Spiral Process: Copperwire, oxidized copper, balsa wood,toothpicks,fishing line, red acrylicpaintProcess(es): Experimented withbuilding,painting,oxidizing variousmodules. Drilled,bent,distressedcopper.Image 14Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12.5 inchesWidth: 14.5 inchesDepth: 13 inchesMaterial(s): Spiral: Copper wire,oxidized sheet copper, woodendowels,toothpicks,fishing line, redacrylic paintProcess(es): Bent copper wirecreating upward spiral.Suspendedkinetic modules alongspiral.Attached wire to base
Image 15Sustained InvestigationHeight: 15 inchesWidth: 7.5 inchesDepth: 7.5 inchesMaterial(s): Transformation:Woodendowels,bamboo rings,fishingline,toothpicks,red acrylic paint,oxidized copperProcess(es): Suspended differentsize, colored modules to sandedbamboo rings conveyingtransformation.
Sustained Investigation Scoring Rubric, Row DScoring CriteriaScore RationaleRow D: 2-D/3-D/DrawingArt and Design Skills – Score: 3Command over 3-D skills is evident in every image, resulting in a series ofdynamic and engaging compositions. Repetition of linear elements generatesrhythm and movement in each sculpture, and various shapes effectively explorethe vast potential of line.Visual evidence of good and advanced2-D/3-D/Drawing skills.For example, image 3 shows a nuanced understanding of line within a minimalistcomposition. The sculpture appears deceptively simple, with four elevatedsquares and descending triangular points. However, careful inspection of thisform reveals complex interactions of overlapping shapes and lines thatgracefully connect unexpected points. Even the tips of the descending trianglesimply a line between the points, offering subtle incorporation of figure/groundrelationships.While the color palette is limited, effective use of paint creates contrast,emphasis, and hierarchy within each sculpture. For example, in image 2, the paintcreates separation between the two box forms, adding necessary variety to thework and making the composition appear more balanced. In addition,accomplishment in the use of 3-D skills is consistently at the advanced levelthroughout this sustained investigation.Image 2Image 3Sustained Investigation Score: Row A: Score 3 Row B: Score 2/3 Row C: Score 3 Row D: Score 3
Dragon #2 Process: Balsa wood, sheet copper, oxidized copper, shing line, red acr ylic paint Process(es): Inspired by Chinese. myth dragon chasing a pearl I . experimented with kinetics and oating objects. Image 10. Sustained Inv estigation. Height: 12 inches. Width: 2 inches. Depth: 10.5 inches. Material(s): Dragon #2: Balsa wood, sheet copper .
