After hours of experimenting and working in the studio, I finally came up with a finished product that I believe makes my prototypes and flops worth the effort. My final paper sculpture is constructed with a combination of mi-teintes paper, construction paper, and cardboard. The design is achieved by combining two sheets of paper and slicing through both in straight lateral stripes. Then, the paper is looped in on itself, producing a cylinder. This form is then compressed, forcing the strips to bow outward, resulting in a shape not unlike that of an onion. I performed this technique multiple times and then put two of the forms together in order to add depth and layers. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the final piece however is that it is designed to bring the viewer into the display. A string connects the forms and can be pulled to force them to change shape within set parameters. This is a much more engaging experience and makes it feel more unique than simply choosing a design and freezing it in place. The combination of motion and user interaction bring the piece to life in a way that a large number of sculptures cannot. But it is just made of paper and string so it isn't that big of a deal. Oh well.
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