home project - process post

When I realized I had to make my own boxes for my home project far too close to the home project's deadline, I kind of freaked out. I had to figure out all the mathematical measurements, go to Lowe's with my dad, and help him build six boxes before the senior show. Luckily, it all worked out! I don't really have process photos of the boxes -- I kind of forgot because it didn't feel like an art project in my mind -- but the photos in my home project documentation blog post show the final project, which I'm quite proud of. Even if this was a one-time thing, I learned a lot about how to deal with construction & dimensions, and how to be creative with displaying nontraditional work in a gallery space!

project #7 documentation (ish)

My project number 7 has gone through quite the logistical journey, involving a LOT of research that has gone someplace (the place is TBD depending on how the execution goes...) and working around Lillian's and Lillian's mom's schedules to talk about using their temp-controlled kiln. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to finish the project before the senior show because Lillian's mom explained that most of glass fusing is trial and error over about a month with the type of glass I'm using (a different COE than what she has used in the past). With that being said, though, I'd love to complete the project over the summer independently when I have more time, just to see if I can figure it out! A digital version of the general shape/style are below, but first I need to go through LOTS of trial and error with actually fusing each color of glass in small sample sections.

home project documentation

I am documenting my home project on my blog rather than gallery because my home project was designing & building a series of what were essentially lightboxes to display my work in for the senior show. I have attached photos below of the final show! The boxes were essentially boxes built out of wood with LED lights mounted to the back, and a hook up top to hang the glass from. I mounted thick paper above the lights but below the hook, so the glass could hang in front of the diffused light.