Louise Nevelson Inspired 3D Chipboard Designs
Created and Presented by Christine Steinmetz
“When you put together things that other people have thrown out, you’re really bringing them to life- a spiritual life that surpasses the life for which they were originally created.”
--Louise Nevelson
Louise Nevelson• One of America’s
foremost artists; leading assemblage sculptor of the 20th century.
• Famous for her sculpted wood assemblages that transcend space.
• Created art from cast-off wood parts, actual street throwaways, and transformed them with monochromatic spray paint.
Composition/ Principles of Design
Contrast and Repetition
• Curves/Organic vs. Angles/Linear/Geometric
• Simple vs. Detail • Big vs. Small• Shapes/Lines/Forms
Louise Nevelson inspired Chipboard Assemblage
Objectives1) Use the shapes you are given. You have the freedom
to cut them down to any size you need.
2) Arrange them in a visually interesting assemblage (glued on side to achieve 3-Dimensional assemblage) that utilizes the elements and principles of design.
3) Apply uniform foil finish to your assemblage and (optional) Plan a color scheme to unify your assemblage.