To build my first two modules, I made a pentagon and a triangle template with bristol paper. I measured out the appropriate angles and lengths I wanted for each facet of the shapes, so this way all I had to do was lay out the template on the cardboard and and trace (so I wouldn't have to measure out each chap every time. I based the size of the templates off of what I wanted my triangle facets to be, that way, the two modules would fit together perfectly with their common triangular facets. With the longer triangular piece, I decided on a length and dimensions according to the triangular facets, and determined my angles necessary from there.
Once I had my templates, I began to layout the modules of my modules on sheets of cardboard (I went through approximately two and a half sheets). I added some glue flaps for extra support in certain areas. Once I had drawn out all of my separate pieces, I began to cut out the selected cardboard, using a box cutter and a corked-back metal ruler. Once al the separate pieces were cut out, I began to score the individual facets and glue flaps.
Once all of the pieces to my modules were cut out, I began then to assemble them together using paper tape. I had never used paper tape before and let me tell you--I don't like it. It was extremely frustrating and messy, but it definitely held the cardboard together well. Assembling the modules together was a lot more difficult then I anticipated at first; I had to have a someone help me a couple of times to hold it together while I taped. After a while, it got slightly easier. After the modules were assembled, it was then time to assemble all three modules together into the final piece (also accomplished with paper tape).
After the final piece was assembled, all that was left then was to paint it. I wanted to emphasize the elongated point of the piece, but I didn't wanted it to feel segregated from the rest of the composition. To do this, I decided to create a uniting path flowing throughout connected facets of the piece going from the point to around the icosidodecahedron and the icosahedron. I chose red because red is bold and attentive. For the remaining facets, I wanted a more subtle, muted color, so I chose a light brown paint (you could say cardboard inspiration). I used interior semi-gloss house paint for both hues.
I think I generally responded to the criteria guidelines, trying to explore different options, but also using inspiration from my original sketches and studies.I think that it is more visually interesting and appealing than my last piece, consciously going for an asymmetrical composition to primarily achieve this. I still think my craft is below par, but now that I've had some practice with paper tape and cardboard sculpture, I feel I could improve it for future execution. Some of my angles were still slightly off which made assembly slightly more difficult and offset, but not so dramatically so as to be immediately noticed. Overall, I am pretty proud of this piece.
