TRANSLATION OF POINTILLISTS’ EXPRESSIONS INTO SCULPTURE
TRANSLATION OF POINTILLISTS’ EXPRESSIONS INTO SCULPTURE
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2012-10
Authors
UCHIR, AORNAN JETTISON
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Abstract
Sculpture has evolved from conventional materials like clay (terra-cotta), stone and
concrete, especially amongst the realists of the twentieth century. This reality had largely
influenced even the painting world as it affects the smoothness and glossiness of painting to
the level of replacing bold strokes as can be seen in the works of Van Gough etal. It thus
became imperative for visual artists, particularly painters and sculptors to take a leap in their
respective areas. In view of this development, a few number of sculptors like Jennifer
Maestre, Herb Williams, Chris Weed, Olu Amoda etc, have tried producing sculptures either
in the round or in relief though, in a different way. Based on the above assertion, the urge for
creative possibilities of pointillised form of sculpture, especially in relief format using
primarily steel nails was conceived and through practical studio experiences, translating
pointillism from painting to sculpture, though not without setbacks, the persistence and
courage employed made it possible for the success of the research. The experiment involved
two methods:
i. The empirical analysis which entails a conceptualization of perceived forms that
laid the basis from which all studio projects benefited. This process involved a
massive drill of mental display of ideas. The researcher employed an assemblage
of ideas which served as impetus for the researcher’s experiences.
ii. Ten indoor sculptures were created out of which one larger size was used as the
main project for the research. The findings display an array of visual impacts
created by the inclusion of physically perceived forms.
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A Thesis Submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award
of Masters Degree in Fine Arts (Sculpture) Department of Fine Arts,
Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria
Keywords
TRANSLATION,, POINTILLISTS’, EXPRESSIONS,, SCULPTURE.