Theme Park Sculpture
"Smoke and Mirrors"
The work is made of "cotten fabric" dipped in Modge Podge, white "tissue paper", "mirror", "string lights", "wire", and "hot glue".
It is a fully hanging peice that is 2 1/2 feet tall and about 2 feet wide.
Inside mirror and light Detail image:
In Process:
Above is the process of dipping the white fabric in Modge Podge and letting it dry into solidly bent pieces
Artist Statement:
This piece was inspired by the presentations and chapters of "Theme Park" through the concept that theme parks in general use illusion for immersion. This is commonly done through lighting and color tactics in parks to build a world, unlike the one we live in. "Smoke and mirrors" is a phrase that perfectly encapsulates this harmless trickery and whimsy. The smoke from this phrase is represented in 'flowing' fabric that is stuck in its position, the fabric's smooth lines and white color create shadows and depth to the piece that wouldn't be their otherwise. It directly contrasts with the darkness fo the center mirror, which only uses shards rather then a whole circle, to continue the abstraction of the work. The lights, I later added, illuminate around the mirror and when plugged in mock the lighting often found within fairs and circuses.
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