Blog 4 : Curatorial

Curves of Nature

Precedent One:

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Precedent Two:

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Genn, R.  (2012). "In past times when one lived in contact with nature, abstraction was easy; it was done unconsciously. Now in our denaturalized age abstraction becomes an effort." – Piet Mondrian. Both inspiring and challenging, the words of Piet Mondrian are the beginnings of the model Curves of Nature.

This piece of design looks at the idea of combining nature and abstraction. Piet Mondrian and the skeleton of a snake were both key influences in the ideas and processes for this design. The fluid form of this model comes from the snake and its structure. When a snake is curled up still with its head extended it creates a fascinating number of curves. These curves are what have been used to construct the body of this design. 

The metal grid forms parallel lines to the photos edge. The composition of this is something similar to which you could see in Neoclassical design such as The Parthenon with its tall vertical columns.

A snake’s skeleton is made up of many horizontal lines crossing through one main vertical line. These interlocking lines create the curves of the skeleton. With this in mind Piet Mondrian uses horizontal and vertical lines, creating right angles to construct works that can look like grids. Using this style Curves of Nature incorporates a grid made of metal to represent a small segment of a snake’s skeleton. The use of vertical lines has also been used in a repetitive order to create the curves of the model without having to force a bend.

At first these two precedents come across completely opposite but when combined together in this model they create contrast and balance from the use of materials, card and wire. The choice to use card was made, as card links back to nature and the wire creates a strong contrast to this. Genn, R.  (2012). "Curves are so emotional.'' - Piet Mondrian. This design aims to show various emotions through the composition and curves made but to capture the true essence of this model it really lies in the detail and mind of the reader.

References:

Genn, R. (2012). Piet Mondrian Art Quotes. Retrieved from   http://quote.robertgenn.com/auth_search.php?authid=65

Twitterrevolutions. (2009-2010). Piet Mondrian Twitter background. Retrieved from http://www.twitterevolutions.com/bgs/mondrian-twitter-background.jpg

Kindersley, D. (2012). Snake skeleton. Retrieved from http://www.clipart.dk.co.uk/950/az/Skeletons/Snake_skeleton3