Balsa Wood

Texture

Masking Tape, Balsa Wood, Wood Glue and Metal Pins

Size: 

W: 4.5" in., L: 4" in., H:4.5" in. 

Space and Symmetry

White Paper, Tracing Paper, Balsa Wood and Dried Hot Glue

Size: 

W: 8" in., L: 3" in., H: 12" in. 

In Process 

Artist Statement 

For the first balsa wood sculpture, I wanted to incorporate texture. I made cuts into the wood in opposite directions to create the texture I was looking for. In addition, I wanted the piece to look as if it were crumbling to the ground. I used the rolled-up tape and pins to create a downward effect. As for the second sculpture, I wanted to create a clean and simple design. I wanted it to have symmetry and space. I divided the two end pieces of wood by a thinner piece of wood to achieve this symmetry as well with the dried hot glue circles. For the top I wanted to create space by twisting the white paper.