< PreviousJOURNAL 40 41 JOURNAL I believe contrast and harmony embody the union of separate entities, which come together to create balance in a way that makes it seem that there are no differences between them. With this project, I wanted to create that same idea. The contrast between the smooth and raised textures represents the unity created when they are paired together. The way in which the vase balances, embodies its own contrast and harmony. I wanted it to seem as if the sides were pushing against each other to help the vase stand. With these elements, I created a piece that illustrated what contrast and harmony means to me. SCU Sculpture and Ceramics | Prof. Isabella Fazzo SCU 130 Ceramics and Well-Being Contrast and Harmony SARAH HAMMJOURNAL 42 43 JOURNAL So often, the relationship between man and nature is presented as a contrast. It is believed that man acts on nature, that we are above it; we are just “unnatural”. Through my years of study of ecology and animal ethics, I have realized that to believe we are different is a fallacy of speciesism. We are not inherently in contrast to nature or in harmony with it, we have complex relationships with the environments we exist in and the organisms we affect. In exploring my topic, I conceived of many different representational and useful forms. I decided on a pitcher, one that could be used practically, and cut out a cave to build Puebloan villages, modeled after the Anasazi ruins in New Mexico. As modern Americans often like to believe, these indigenous peoples were not just another animal with no impact on the land. They farmed and affected their space dramatically, but had no concept of land ownership, believing it was their duty to manage and care for the earth. They were humans with complex societies, and they lived in harmony with their environment, acting on it with intent and understanding. These ancient societies offer hope to modern environmental problems and prove there is an answer. Man is not inherently opposite or antagonistic to nature. We are a part of nature. Sculpture and Ceramics | Prof. Isabella Fazzo SCU 130 Ceramics and Well-Being Contrast and Harmony SCU SIERRA BOUCHERJOURNAL 44 45 JOURNAL My artwork was inspired by a desire to combine the mediums of ceramics and photography to create a compelling design. Using lamps and an old bedsheet, I created shadow portraits that warped the figure of my model. To further exaggerate the forms and reflect on the duality of the feminine experience, I traced loose figurative shapes around my printed photographs. I decided to create two distinct vases based on each of the model’s poses. These sketches incorporated the contrast between organic shapes and geometric shapes. Using the clay coiling method, I created the softer, more stereotypically feminine shaped vases. I used leather hard slabs to achieve the harsher, rigid forms of the second set of vases. Overall, the combination of mediums and forms creates a sense of contrast and harmony throughout the work. SCU Sculpture and Ceramics | Prof. Isabella Fazzo SCU 130 Ceramics and Well-Being Contrast and Harmony COLLEEN MARSJOURNAL 46 47 JOURNAL I have never touched clay before taking this class, and I was nervous about taking it online. However, I’ve learned a lot about clay and the creative process during this time. The first two pieces are pictures of the first mug that I made, meant for a Mother’s Day present. I bought two different kinds of clay and wanted to incorporate them in my mug, but after refining the product, I noticed that the two clays smudged together. I wasn’t happy with the result, and it started to discourage me from trying that again. However, after thinking about it, I thought it would be interesting to use this “disadvantage” as an advantage, so after I made my second mug, I put the red clay on top of the piece. While I was refining it, the smudge would create a cool effect and add an element of design to the piece, and I loved the turnout. As a non-art major, I thought learning ceramics at home would be a struggle, but this class has taught me beyond just the techniques of creating ceramics. During this pandemic, it’s important to understand that there are many things we can’t change, and this project demonstrates a way to cope with that. We can’t change the situation, but we can adjust to it and grow from it. Sculpture and Ceramics | Prof. Isabella Fazzo SCU 130 Ceramics and Well-Being Contrast and Harmony SCU KYLIE ANDREWSJOURNAL 48 49 JOURNAL Up until this point, I had no experience with animation or any digital art. I wanted my first animated short film to be fun and light-hearted. This was my first time working with animation, and I found it to be a stimulating challenge to take on every day. I feel I have grown and learned a lot throughout the course and will continue to learn more about animation well beyond my time in this class. I feel very passionate about exploring all of the possibilities that animation offers and utilizing it in my working process. Having the semester start in Florence helped to establish a basis for the working method needed for animation. Moving into online classes was a challenge on many levels, but I felt that I was still able to receive helpful feedback and learn even more about animation through my course and online research. I am excited to continue that research and expand my knowledge and skills in animation in the coming months. Video: https://youtu.be/2xiLqSKKANQ ELIZABETH ACIERNO Film and Media Arts | Prof. Cosimo Brunetti FMA 212 The Animated Short Film Bear Camp FMANext >