First Attempt at Sketch-up

Using the following section from my sketches. I developed a first draft on Google Sketch-Up. Having never used the program (or anything like it!) it was a real challenge to get the ideas from my head, onto the screen.... It took me awhile to get in the swing of things, but eventually, i produced the first draft.

Words: Evoke & Mechanical

GSU: First Draft

As you can see, this model includes the above ground  plane only. The below ground studio at this point was still just a box. At this point, i hadn't included textures and materials, but would consider using a tinted concrete render for the studio exterior, and perhaps a more lightweight material for the roof. The ceiling itself has been left open to maximise the light (not entirely practical in the elements!). I think the shape reflects the word evoke, as it's expressive and can be interpreted depending on what the viewer sees in it. This was based on the 'blob' section sketch, for which i though reminded me of a cloud. Hence i've elevated the studio, causing one to 'look up' towards it.

18 Sections

18 SECTIONS REPRESENTING 3 WORDS

Here are the 18 Sections. You may notice that my counting skills failed me ... i accidentally completed a total of 20! But i've included them all regardless :)

The two chosen artists, and respective words are:
Ricky Swallow - Acoustic, Evoke, Harmony
Richard Goodwin - Mechanical, Fragment, Explode

Intro to Experiment 1 ..... 3 images, 3 artists, 3 words

3 IMAGES

... something creative

Sometimes the simplest of things can have the most beautiful detail ...

This lichen on my back fence went completely unnoticed until the day I looked a little closer while playing with the macro settings on my camera. I think the contrasting textures of the curves of the lichen foliage and the woodgrain give the photo a sense of tactility; while the colours perfectly reflect the urban environment surrounding my backyard.

... something beautiful

It's hard to explain the majestic silence as you stand below these mountain peaks.

Maroon Bells is part of the Elk Mountains in Colorado, USA. Though this image was taken in winter, you can still see the hints of maroon coloured mudstone from which the mountains are formed. In spring, this becomes the stunning red background for forests of golden aspens. I was lucky enough to experience this gorgeous wilderness in person, and though it was many years ago, i remember taking this photograph like it was yesterday.

... something architectural

The Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles, California
Frank Gehry

Main Auditorium

Aluminium Curves

Sources: http://mikebm.wordpress.com/2008/07/13/architecture -for-music-walt-disney-concert-hall/
(accessed 9th March 2010)

Source: http://blog.miragestudio7.com/tag/frank-gehry-walt-disney-concert-hall/ (accessed 28th January 2010)

I was first introduced to Frank Gehry's work several years ago. At that time, i was completely unaware that his work was so influential (or controversial), so it was a surprise (and amusing) to find that Matt Groening featured the architect in an episode of The Simpsons.

3 ARTISTS & 3 WORDS

PATRICIA PICCININI

'Not Quite Animal'

Hybrid. Evolve. Striking.

Source: http://ww.patriciapiccinini.net/ (accessed March 9th 2010)

RICHARD GOODWIN

'Explosion - Motor'

Mechanical. Explode. Fragment.

Source: http://www.richard-goodwin.com/public_html/gallery/gallery/01_Exhibition%20Exoskeleton/01_Poroplastic/slides/06_Explosion-Motor.html (accessed 9th March 2010)

RICKY SWALLOW

'History of Holding '

Harmony. Evoke. Acoustic.

Source: http://rickyswallow.com/collections/image/sculpture/19/ (accessed 9th March 2010)