Upload
hillary-chang
View
224
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Hillary Chang Selected Works Architecture Portfolio 2014, Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture Honours Co-op
Citation preview
HILLARY CHANGARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SELECTED WORKS
Hello!
My name is Hillary Chang, and I am currently a third year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture entering my third co-op work term.
This is a collection of projects I selected from my recent studies in the field of architecture and design. Thank you for your time, hope you enjoy!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CURRICULUM VITAE
WORK DAVIDCLOVERS
MCLEOD BOVELL MODERN HOUSES
INSTALLATIONS 2B_EREBUS & TERROR 2B_INTERTWINE
PROJECTS 2B_FINAL PROJECT_ROWING CLUB
2A_FINAL PROJECT_CITY GARDEN
PERSONAL EXPLORATION PHOTOGRAPHY
ARTWORK
EDUCATION
CURRICULUMVITAE
CURRENT HOME 1103-170 Water Street North 5626 Highbury Street Cambridge, ON Vancouver, BC Canada Canada
(226)-972-8167
EMAIL [email protected]
Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture Honours Co-op University of Waterloo
British Columbia High School Dogwood Diploma Crofton House School
2011-2016
2006-2011
AWARDS Entrance Merit Scholarship University of Waterloo
Visual Arts 12 Proficiency Prize Crofton House School
Dance Adjudicator’s Award for Self-Choreographed Solo Dance Power Competition
Sept 2011
June 2011
April 2010
VOLUNTEER
TECHNICALSKILLS
TRADITIONALSKILLS
Dance Co Adjudicator’s Assistant Dictation of corrections from adjudicators for performers
BC Children’s Hospital Student Videographer Co-directed & filmed donor thank you video for the “Be A Superhero Campaign”
March 2011
May 2010
EMPLOYMENT Davidclovers AutoCad, Rhino 4, Maya, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign Worked on major projects and competitions
Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses VectorWorks, SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign Assisted principals and associates on major projects
NSDA Architects SketchUp Shadowed principals and associates
Sept-Dec 2013
Jan-April 2013
June 2012
VectorWorksAutoCad
Film & Digital PhotographyStudio Lighting
Rhino 4 (VRay)SketchUpAutodesk Maya
SketchingPaintingHand Drafting & Rendering
Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop InDesign Illustrator AfterEffects
Microsoft OfficeApple iWork
WORK EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
DAVIDCLOVERS_CO-OP TERM 2Davidclovers, Hong Kong, China_2013 September-DecemberAutoCad, Rhino 4, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Hillary has been exemplary at our office. Hillary is enthusiastic and self-motivated. She has the rare ability to work independently early on in her professional career - knowing when to search for solutions on her own and when to ask for assistance and guidance. She is very professional and takes her responsibilities seriously, even when tackling challenging tasks - from construction documents to analysis diagrams. Having had eight Waterloo students work with us in the past three years, I have no reservations in saying that Hillary has been the most outstanding of the group.
At Davidclovers, I was given a variety of tasks to do including computer drafting, modeling, rendering, montaging images in photoshop as well as on-site documentary photography, competition work and presentations for project bids.
I was given many responsibilities throughout the term. I helped create a tender drawing set for a hotel renovation at the beginning of term, working with many complex structural details and technical components. I also worked alongside a selected team to put together a scheme for an arts pavilion competition. I montaged key renders, as well as rendering programmatic diagrams used in the final submission.
Clover Lee, Principal
“
”
INTERIOR PROGRAM DIAGRAM LIVE PRESENTATION DIAGRAM EXTERIOR EXHIBITION DIAGRAM
23'-11 1/2"
painted GWB
1'-8"
2'-6"
door to hall
desk
106 Child's Rm #3 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
14'-0"
door to hallpainted GWB
8'-0"
3'-0"
2'-8 1/4"
7'-11 1/4"
1'-6"
1'-8"
1'-2"
millwork panel (closet)
aquabrass kiki 45014faucet
valley VA2314 sink
6'-3 1/4"
2'-9 1/2" 1'-8"2'-7"
7'-11 1/4"
8 1/4"
door to child's rm #1 storageshower stall
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
10'-7"
2'-0"
5'-3" 3'-4"
shower stalltile wallclosetstorage
1'-3"
1'-2 3/8"
1'-3 3
/4"
duravit starck 3 222509 toilet
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
eqeq
48'-1 1/8"
11'-4 1/2" 11'-4 1/2"
3'-0"
12'-10 1/2"
10'-1
1/2"
13R @ 7.59"12T @ 12.87"
door to child's rm #32'-8 1/4"
door to child's rm #2door to child's rm #1
1'-10
7/8"
Hall (child's rm #1-3) -east
painted GWBpainted GWB painted GWB
48'-1 1/8"
12'-10 1/2"
10'-1
1/2"
Hall (child's rm #1-3) -west
2'-6"
3'-0"
13R @ 7.59"12T @ 12.87"
1'-10
7/8"
20'-9 1/4"
7'-0" 11'-11 1/4"
1'-10"
storage
painted GWB
20'-3 3/8"
2'-6"
2'-4"
6'-10"
millwork panel(storage)
2'-0"
2'-6" desk
2'-0"
17'-7 1/4"
5'-6 1/4" 9'-10 1/4"
5"
millwork panel(media storage)
2'-0"
2'-6"
painted GWB
desk
20'-3 3/8"
2'-0"
9'-3"
2'-6"
7'-6 7/8"
sliding door (to hall) door to children's covered deck
6'-4 1/2"
media storage
desk
22'-4 1/2"
14'-2 5/8"
2'-6"
8'-0 1/8"
1'-5 1/2"desk make-up counter
13'-9"
1'-4"
2'-6"
open to ens #4 painted GWB
sliding door to ens #4
9'-11"
14'-0"
3'-5"
2'-4" 8'-3"
door to hall storage painted GWB
queen-size bed
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
painted GWB
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
4'-5"
mirror millwork panel(storage)
closet
2'-2 1/2"
tile wall
5'-3"
aquabrass kiki 45014faucet
valley VA2314 sink
eqeq
7'-10"
millwork panel (closet)
storage
1'-6"
6'-4"
13'-2 1/2"
3'-10" 3'-4"
1'-4"
2'-6"
closet tile wall sliding door to child's rm #4
open to child's rm #4shower stall
1'-2 3/8"
1'-3 3
/4"
duravit starck 3 222509 toilet
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
eqeq1'-3"
22'-4 1/2"
14'-2 5/8"
2'-6"
8'-0 1/8"
1'-5 1/2"deskmake-up counter
13'-5"
1'-4"
painted GWB
14'-0"
3'-5"
2'-4" 8'-3"
door to hall storage painted GWB
queen-size bed
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
2'-6"
open to ens #4painted GWB
sliding door to ens #4
9'-4 1/2"
13'-2 1/2"
3'-10"3'-4"
1'-4"
2'-6"
closettile wallsliding door to child's rm #4
open to child's rm #4 shower stall
duravit starck 3 222509 toilet
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
eqeq 1'-3"
1'-2 3/8"
1'-3 3
/4"
7'-10"
millwork panel (closet)
storage
1'-6"
6'-4"
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
4'-5"
mirror millwork panel(storage)
closet
2'-2 1/2"
tile wall
5'-3"
aquabrass kiki 45014faucet
valley VA2314 sink
eqeq
116 Hall (Child's Rm #1-3) -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
118 Child's Rm #4/Ens #4 -north 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
125 Child's Rm #5/Ens #5 -north 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
132 Child's Rm #6/Ens #6 -north 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
22'-4 1/2"
14'-2 5/8"
2'-6"
8'-0 1/8"
1'-5 1/2"desk make-up counter
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
2'-6"
open to ens #4 painted GWB
sliding door to ens #4
9'-4 1/2"
14'-0"
3'-5"
2'-4"8'-3"
door to hallstoragepainted GWB
queen-size bed
13'-5"
1'-4"
painted GWB
13'-2 1/2"
1'-4"
4'-5"
mirror millwork panel(storage)
closet
2'-2 1/2"
tile wall
5'-3"
aquabrass kiki 45014faucet
valley VA2314 sink
eqeq
7'-10"
millwork panel (closet)
storage
1'-6"
6'-4"
13'-2 1/2"
3'-10" 3'-4"
1'-4"
2'-6"
closet tile wall sliding door to child's rm #4
open to child's rm #4
shower stall
duravit starck 3 222509 toilet
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
1'-2 3/8"
1'-3 3
/4"
1'-3" eqeq
107 Child's Rm #3 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
108 Ens #3 -north 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
109 Ens #3 -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
110 Ens #3 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
111 Ens #3 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
112 Child's Study/Entertainment Rm -north 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
113 Child's Study/Entertainment Rm -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
114 Child's Study/Entertainment Rm -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
115 Child's Study/Entertainment Rm -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
117 Hall (Child's Rm #1-3) -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
119 Child's Rm #4 -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
120 Child's Rm #4 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
121 Child's Rm #4 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
122 Ens #4(#6) -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
123 Ens #4(#6) -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
124 Ens #4(#6) -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
126 Child's Rm #5 -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
127 Child's Rm #5 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
128 Child's Rm #5 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
129 Ens #5 -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
130 Ens #5 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
131 Ens #5 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
133 Child's Rm #6 -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
134 Child's Rm #6 -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
135 Child's Rm #6 -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
136 Ens #6(#4) -east 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
137 Ens #6(#4) -south 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
138 Ens #6(#4) -west 1 3/8"= 1'-0"
Long Residence4070 AlmondelWest Vancouver, BC
Scale: as indicatedFeb 19, 2013
This drawing as an instrument of service is the property of McLeod Bovell Design and may not be reproduced without express permission. All information shown on this drawing is for use on this specific project only and shall not be used otherwise without the written permission of McLeod Bovell Design. Contractors shall verify and be responsible for all dimensions on the job and this office shall be informed of any discrepancies and variations shown on the drawing.
REVISIONS:
McLeod | Bovell Design
Interior elevations -Upper Flr
A5.4
10'-7"
2'-0"
4'-3"4'-4"
mirror
millwork panel (storage) closet shower stall
aquabrass kiki 45014faucet
valley VA2314 sink
valley 8456.501.100shower tower
eqeq
line of exterior wall below
line of exterior wall below
line of exterior wall below
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line of exterior wall below
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line o
f exte
rior w
all be
low
line of exterior wall below
shallow planter at deck on upper floor below
8"
line of deck for master suite below
raise
d plan
ter at
up
per f
loor b
elow
11'-10"
12'-3
"
13'-0"
14'-0"
14'-0"14'-0"
12'-6
"
14'-0" 14'-0"
14'-0
"
14'-0"
14'-6"
14'-5 1/2"
14'-8 5/8"
14'-5 1/2"14'-5 1/2"
14'-6"
14'-0
"
14'-0"
14'-6"
open to below
open to upper floor planter belowbelow
13'-8"
13'-2
"
external RWL (to planter) external RWL (to planter)
14'-0
"
13'-5
"13
'-7"
2'-7
3/4
"
A
1'-9 1
/2"
D
F
H
I
C
E
7'-3 1
/2"8'-
4 1/4"
8'-0 1
/2"16
'-1 3/
8"25
'-5 1/
2"2'-
0 3/4"
G
F
H
I
7'-3 1
/2"
G
8'-4 1
/2"
8'-4 1
/4"8'-
4 1/2"
B
60'-0
5/8"
42'-7"26'-3 1/2"14'-0" 9'-11 1/2"
1 2 3 4
3'-4 1/2" 12'-4 1/4" 17'-10" 11'-0"7'-2 3/8"
6 7 8 105 9
11
12
K
J
2A2.130'-4 3/4"
34'-6 7/8"
1A2.0
3A2.0
2A2.1
2A2.0
1A2.1
conc. wall
exterior formal pond
Family Rm
Living Rm
Main Foyer Hall
Public Exterior Covered Terrace
Breakfast Kitchen
bench/credenza
Guest Bedroom #1
Guest Ens #1
Covered Autocourt
Covered Outdoor Parking for Guests and Families
Dn Dn
Walk in Pantry
Coat Closet for Guests
line o
f buil
ding a
bove
line of building above
DN
pond
line of roof above
shower
Guest Bedroom #2
Guest Ens #2
Powder Rm
2 car Garage
Chinese Kitchen - "closed"
1 car Garage plus Storage
up
dn
Mud R
oom
Stor
age
Stor
age
Counter
Coun
ter
Coun
terre
f.
Foyer
Mud Rm
Formal Dining RmTutor Rmshared public space opens to exterior
Mud R
oom
Stor
age
Stor
age
Storage Storage
Coun
ter
CounterDesk
CAN/ULC S531conforming
smoke/co detector
CAN/ULC S531conforming
smoke/co detector
F
F
open to above
Desk
wood burning fireplace
desk
storage/ bookshelves
shower
tub
bench
Dining rm.(existing electrical)
Living rm.(existing electrical)
Dining terrace
pool terrace
master bed terracehot tub
pool
Master Bedroom(existing electrical)
Office/Sitting rm(existing electrical)
Master Closet(existing electrical)
Master Ensuite(existing electrical)
w/c
3 slid
ing do
ors t
o exte
rior
Dn
line o
f lowe
r roo
f ove
rhan
g abo
ve
Dn
Dn
Up
Dn
Dn
Hall
line of building above
line o
f buil
ding a
bove
line of building above
line o
f buil
ding a
bove
bath
tub
concrete pad over pond
concrete pad over pond
wood
benc
h
CAN/ULC S531conforming
smoke/co detector
pendant 1a
pendant 2b
pendant 2c
pendant 4
pendant
D
D D D D
pendant
D
ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND
Duplex plug
Duplex plug- waterproof
Duplex plug- split wired
GFI outlet
Floor outlet
220 volt outlet
Switch/duplex combination
Switch
Switch w/dimmer
Switch on/in millwork
Security alarm keypad
Cable outlet
Telephone outlet
Cable/telephone outlet
Smoke alarm
Exhaust fan
Garbuerator
Chime
Sprinkler head
Recessed waterproof light fixture
Recessed adjustable fixture
Recessed fixture
Wall-mounted recessed light (exterior or interior)
Floor-mounted recessed light (exterior or interior)
Puck light
Pendant fixture
Ceiling mounted fixture (surface mount)
Wall-mounted sconce
Track fixture
Flourescent fixture
ceiling-mounted speaker
wall-mounted speaker
"Control 4" 6-button switch (sound only)
Uplight
mw
220
GFI
WP
splr
C
F
AL
P
C
C4
G
D
wp
D
D
D
D
D
MusicalInstrument Storage
up
dn
to basement
Stor
age
Stor
age
D
P
P
P
to pendant above
D D
Fwp
D
to recessed fixtures above
to upper floor
D
eqeq
Garbage/ Recycling
F
d/w
GFI
GFI
GFI
GFI
GFI
GFI
F
cooktop w/hoodfan above
stor.
mech/ void
eq eqGFI
eqeq
eqeq
eq eq
d/w
DD
to landscape lighting
DD
D
storage cooktop w/ hoodfan above
FD
to recessed fixtures above
MCLEOD BOVELL_CO-OP TERM 1McLeod Bovell Modern Houses, Vancouver, Canada_2013 January-AprilVectorWorks, SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator
ABOVE_ALMONDEL MAIN LEVEL ELECTRICAL PLANLEFT_ALMONDEL INTERIOR ELEVATIONSRIGHT_ALMONDEL ROOF DRAINAGE PLAN
INTERNSHIP
While working as a Junior Draftsperson at McLeod Bovell, I mainly focused on computer drawing and modeling essential elementary parts of major projects.
I drew the base drawings for many major drawings that will be important for the later stages of development of projects. I helped design interior elevations, including assisting in selecting fixtures and confirming the availability and if the price was within the clients’ budget. I also assembled packages of drawings, renders and photos for British Pacific Properties applications to submit for approval for construction.
I modified initial structural models that were presented on building sites to workers as a main reference. This included confirming with structural engineers the structural integrity of the initial design. I also modeled pre-fabricated custom-built steel details that will be sent for fabrication.
“Hillary was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her ability to take on complex tasks far exceeded our expectations based on her educational experience and age. She was always prompt, responsible and thorough. We would be happy to have her back and would strongly recommend her to other potential employers.”
Matthew McLeod, Principal
“
”
ABOVE_ALMONDEL STAIR STRUCTURAL MODEL
LEFT_SCHOLTEN STAIR STRUCTURAL MODEL
RIGHT_DIXON STAIR STRUCTURAL MODEL
ALMONDEL STRUCTURAL MODEL
INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATIONS
EREBUS & TERROR_STAGE PLAY
2B Cultural Iconography_2013 August Coordinator: Tracey Winton
Photo Credits: Wesley Chu & Alice Chen
Group: Entire Class
PROPOSAL
For our 2B UWSA Cultural Iconography final project, our task as a class was to create a play. Our professor gave us the stories Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the journey of Sir John Franklin to find the Northwest passage.
We created, designed, and built every part of our play; the script, the props and costumes, the stage, as well as all the music and choreography. As a class of nearly eighty, we learned together as a collective how to work as a team and how to coordinate with many different facets to create a synchronized project.
MY ROLE
I participated as part of the choreography and acting team. I worked with our main cast of twenty actors, creating movements, directing stage movement and delegating spatial organization of actors and props. I have extensive classical dance training, which allowed me to play a valuable role within our team. Dance training has given me a natural sense for organizing dynamic stage movement, as well as an eye for human tectonics.
INTERTWINE_INSTALLATION
FINAL
2B Design Studio_2013 May
Materials & Tools: String Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Coordinator: Anne Bordeleau
Group Members: Hillary Chang, Christopher Chan, Patrick Cheung, Zakarie Glaude, & Georgiana Nicoara
PROPOSAL
Intertwine is a study of the tensile qualities of string and its relationship with the natural tensile qualities of trees and branches. It aims to frame the river, the surrounding wildlife, and the enclosure; Intertwine draws viewers off the trail and encloses them in a place to rest, listen, and appreciate the beauty of nature.
SITE SECTION
SITE PLAN
SITE
The site was chosen because of its canopy conditions and unique threshold into a secluded space. In order to enter the clearing to view the Grand River, one must first pass through a small opening between a wall of trees, ducking under the thick branches. The natural compression and release in the existing branches inspired the quality of contruction; the structure compresses at the trees’ natural vertexes and releases where the branches thin, following the windows already created by the gaps in the existing foliage.
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
Intertwine uses string to emphasize the site’s natural architectonic qualities while maintaining the natural figure of the environment. The built network of cords creates a wall and canopy that enhances the natural wall and canopy. Triangular shapes were inspired by the natural triangular pattern of the tree branches, as well as making an easily manipulated but strong frame. The movement of the infill string within the triangular frames help to draw the eye to key moments in the surrounding environment. Pegs were used to pin the rope down in strategic locations around brushes.
PROGRESS
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
2B Design Studio_2013 July
Materials & Tools: Rhino 4, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesignIndividual Project
Coordinators: Anne Bordeleau
THE ROWING CLUB_FINAL 2B PROJECT
PROPOSAL
The Rowing Club was designed for the Cambridge Rowing Club located in Riverbluffs Park. The premise of this project is to integrate the club into the site, to create smooth movement through the park, simplify the rowing practice ritual for rowers using the Club. The design of the Club connects users to the natural landscape, the intergrated materiality of the building and the water of the river.
Users fluidly navigate through the site; entering the site from the south, one would only get a glimpse of a building’s existence within the park. As the user continues to enter the park, a view of the river is maintained through the Club’s boat storage; rowers enter the Club and proceed with their rowing ritual. The new Rowing Club focuses on fluidity and transparency; fluidity of circulation through the site, and transparency and integration of the built environment into the natural existing one.
2A Design Studio_2012 December
Materials & Tools: Rhino 4 (V-Ray), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesignIndividual Project
Coordinators: Adrian Blackwell
CITY GARDEN_FINAL 2A PROJECT
PROPOSAL
In response to the ideology of Dolore Hayden’s “The Grand Domestic Revolution” and the shift from post-Fordist lifestyles, the City Garden project proposes to repurpose an existing parking lot into a development to aid integration of immigrant extended families into the city of Galt, while at the same time refreshing the lot into a green space for the whole of Downtown Galt to enjoy. The City Garden is able to provide public and private space for 100 residents at affordable rates, creating a warm community for residents to grow acquainted with the neighbourhood by breaking the boundary between public streets and private residence.
SITE PLAN
NOLLI EAST-WEST SECTION
NOLLI NORTH-SOUTH SECTION
GROUND LEVEL AMENITIES & LOCATION
On the corner of Water Street and Imperial Road is a cafe connected to a public seed library and gardening shed, both open to the residents and the general public. Inside the courtyard is outdoor seating with access to view the private residents’ gardening plots. A children’s daycare is also provided with secure access only from the courtyard. These amenities create a public square and park space at street level, bringing the urban downtown community together in a safe and relaxing environment.
COMBINED UNITS
On the residential levels, each unit is shared by two nuclear families, either extended families or two individual families selected by compatibility. The residents enter their unit from the shared living space level and can descend to their own private sleeping level. The separation between shared and private levels allows for a shared kitchen and living room for both families to use, as well as a shared compost are between two units for four families to use, but simultaneously giving each family their own privacy when necessary. Sharing a kitchen and dining room means more than just cooking in the same place; it allows the residents to learn from each other’s cultures and grow together as “neighbours” and friends.
SHARED LEVEL UNIT PLAN
PRIVATE LEVEL UNIT PLAN
UNIT SECTION
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC OF UNIT
PERSONAL EXPLORATION
PERSONAL EXPLORATION
2012 February to 2013 Present
Film & Digital
PHOTOGRAPHY_PERSONAL EXPLORATION
PHOTOGRAPHY_PERSONAL EXPLORATION
ARTWORK_PERSONAL EXPLORATION2010 February to 2013 Present
Sculpture, Painting, & Drawing
“HANGER HELIX”
Plastic hangers are found everywhere; they are an iconographic shape that hold their form and are used only as a frame. When looking at a hanger on its own, the shape induces a curvilinear shape, maleable and easily abstracted.
Using a heat iron, I was able to bend a plastic hanger and give it a new form. Giving the hanger a new form gave it a new persona; a new life in which it is not only a frame for other things, but so it can be the centrepiece itself. Attaching multiple hangers together gave them even more presence; I was able to change a two dimensional standard clothes hanger into a three dimensional object with spatial qualities and a sculptural form.
“THE JUMP”
The Jump is a three dimensional representation of the process of how a dancer feels during a jump; the base is the weight of the human body versus the top where the dancer feels freedom when propelled into the air. The spinal-like column of thick wire shows the path the dancer will take, representing the “backbone” of technique that structures the jump. The nails around the spine represent the obstacles and difficulties felt while learning and training for the jump; although jumps may appear effortless, the process of learning the form and training one’s muscles to support and hold that form is a grueling one.
Before the jump, it seems impossible to reach that height and achieve the magnitude of the jump; the nails piercing through the dancer in preperatory position pin the dancer to the ground. But after the jump begins, after the dancer takes off, all the weight and burdens of hesitation are released; the tightly bound wire unwinds and the dancer is free in the air.
Far Left: “ELOISE” charcoal drawingAdjacent Left and Above: sketchbook pages, pencil
Through my classical dance training and working with professional dancers, one of the main themes I discovered was the struggle between form and ability. One’s own ability to move and create form is inherently motivated by one’s idea of what form he or she wants to create; however, the conflict begins when the body cannot fulfill the mind’s intent.
Sketching other dancers after dance class helped me fully understand this conflict; I started to enjoy observing other dancers grow past the frustration I felt. Being a dancer myself, I learned how muscles functioned and how to create induction lines with the body, just not with my own body. Through observation, I was able to translate this conflict into the charcoal drawing on the far left; the form of the dancer is always limited by the physicality he or she exists in.
THANK [email protected]
(226)-972-8167http://issuu.com/hillary.chang/docs/2014_portfolio