The self-portrait, doodle figures project:
Each of the four figures were created in high relief, because it is the best sculptural method to convey stylistically abstracted drawings. There-go, these figures work from one viewpoint and are not intended to be seen in the round. So, the best way to document them are from one angle, stereoscopic images for a View-Master. The View-Master is a great for documenting the depth of the sculpture, while creating a playful gallery setting more conclusive to the humorous elements of my work.
In comes the monstrous kinetic sculpture figures:
Since these 3 figures are kinetic, the View-Master is not the best format/venue in which to display/experience them. There-go, a dark ride format is introduced. That way, the audiences' viewpoint can be controlled and the doodle figures are seen from one angle, while the kinetic sculptures can be seen moving.
Problem:
The doodle figures are too small for this format.
Solutions:
#1) The doodle figures are 3-D scanned and CFC carved out of foam to be roughly 6 feet tall, and then incorporated into the dark ride.
#2) The doodle figures are stereoscopically photographed and projected in 3-D in the dark ride. The audience must wear 3-D glasses to see the effect correctly.
#3) The doodle figures are digitally scanned, a photograph is layered onto the scan creating a depth map that can then be exaggerated by offsetting the pixels, thus creating more depth in the stereoscopic image. 3-D glasses are worn.
So, by doing a stereoscopic projection instead of creating a sculpture, I can incorporate animations into the background behind the figures!!! This is great because these figures were never meant to be kinetic, so the backgrounds provide the gimmick!
However, by doing stereoscopic projections, this also means that the kinetic sculptures and environment have to incorporate 3-D glasses as well, which means black lights and luminous paint.
CRAZINESS!
Things to do before February:
1) create four 3-D projections
2) create 3 kinetic monsters
3) create one-person car that is easily maneuverable
4) create walls of 2-D images done in luminous paint
5) create View-Master reels to be sold at opening
6) create costumes for workers to wear in Collegeville Costume style
As well as securing a venue, write a thesis draft, and find workers...
- Obviously, the 3-d projections and View-Master reels will have to be outsourced.
- The 8ft. 2-D images can be printed out from drawings in my sketchbook.
- Collegeville Costumes are something that I had not mentioned before, because I never thought I'd have enough time to make them. Well, let's entertain the notion for a minute...
Collegeville and Ben Cooper costumes were what nearly every kid wore in the 70s and 80s trick-or-treating. They consisted of a cheap plastic mask and cheap vinyl one-size-fits-all kind of sleeveless one-piece. They were made for an amazing array of television, movie, and corporate characters. Like these...
My sister an I grew up wearing these; I have vivid memories of the plastic cutting into my eyelids. Anywho, I thought that since I'm going to need help, I might as well incorporate my minions into the ride, and for cohesion sake, make retro costumes based off of my drawings:
Turns into:
And...
Turns into...
And this...
Becomes this...
In order to do this, I would need to make 3 faces out of Super Sculpey, bake them, vacuum form plastic over them, cut them out, and paint them. As for the outfits, I guess screen print on vinyl and heat weld 2 body forms together. I guess it would take about a week, if I had everything in place. 3 months at the rate I'm going. It's difficult to plan when you've never done a process before.Anywho, that's a pipe dream I had a few semesters ago...
I'll write more on the digital 3-D process once I understand it better.
