Balsa Wood - Three Small Sculptures

FINAL

IN PROGRESS

Measurements: wood glue sculpture: approx. 9.4" length x 11.5" height x 3.2" width

flower sculpture: approx. 8.7" length x 7.3" height 5.1" width 

square sculpture: approx. 6.6" length x 7.9" height x 2.4 width

Medium: balsa wood, wood glue, hot glue, clear packing tape, pins, paper, wood sticks

Artist Statement:

To create the three balsa wood structures I really expanded my tools by stepping into the woodshop area. I used the wood shop to create the stand for my "scale" three flower thing, the layers on the wood glue sculpture, and the cubes and all three sides of the square sculpture. Using the woodshop tools gave each piece a more polished finish to them.

For the square sculpture I used a plethora of materials to create space. On one side of the sculpture I used clear packing tape, pins, and wood shavings. On the next side I used hot glue to create a whispy  web. On the next side I used the woodshop to perfectly round out 5 cubes. For the last side I used a piece or rounded balsa wood and then braided a piece of masking tape to drape over the side. 

For the wood glue sculpture I used multiple materials to create texture. I started by creating three tiers of balsa wood. I then used the thick wood glue to drape over each tier to create a dripping effect.  I finished off the piece by including a web of hot glue on the backside of the piece. 

For the final sculpture, the flower sculpture, I used materials to create scale. I used balsa wood as the stand, and rounded out the sides in the woodshop to give the piece a more organic feel. I then created the idea of scale by creating three paper flowers, all different sizes. I love the organic nature these flowers ended up providing to the viewer. I then finished the piece by delicately draping hot glue in between the flowers to in a way represent dew drops. I ended up including hot glue in each sculpture to bring them together and form a cohesive series.