MOVEMENT OF LIFE
Year 2 Object 3 Assessment 2 - Biophilia
Love of living things and nature, which some people believe humans are born with:
Biophilia, the inborn affinity human beings have for other forms of life.
In this assessment, we create objects that bring us closer to understanding the natural world
CRAFT AND
TECHNOLOGY
As a life-centred crafter who loves all living creatures in our world, I would like to strengthen the relationship between humans and nature by creating a spinning globe light installation which is surrounded by the five main elements on our earth.
FIVE ELEMENTS ON EARTH
I believe that nature is the light on our planet which nourish lives.
The five elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Soil shape our earth and basic necessities of our lives.
WOOD
Dremel Pinewood Kerf Laser Cutting for bending
FIRE
Hand Written Plan and Fabrication And Technical Drawings by fusion 360 an Adobe Illustraoor
PLANET
3D printed white PLA with the use of fusion 360 and Aobe Illustrator
EARTH
Burnt-out ceramics of free hand crochet piece
WATER
Etched Photos on Perspex
METAL
Oxidised Copper with Roll Printed Patterns Riverted Wire
PLANET EARTH
3D printed sphere draw with fusion 360 and Adobe Illustrator
For the Metal element, the transformation process of the minerals on our earth are showcased through mineral patterns with organic colours.
METAL
WOOD
The Wood element shows abstract forms and ordered patterns found in trees and forests.
WATER
For the Water element, variation of water ripples are etched on perspex.
FIRE
The Fire element is captured in photos of the movement and vibrancy of frames, printed on velvet.
EARTH
For the Earth element, I used burnt-out crochet ceramics present raw textures of rocks, rugged grounds and spectacular mountains.
The ribbon form and spinning globe lighting represent the cyclical life with dynamic changes and energy flows. The elements create life on earth and undergo eternal change, creation, destruction and transformation, which is mutually reinforce and neutralise each other.
FORM AND PROCESS
More Work In Progress
My design object combines the organic and artificial in both hand-made and technological processes, as I believe it represents how nature and humans have a symbiotic relationship.
While we absorbing new technologies, we should embrace the imperfections in nature and pay homage to traditions. In order to preserve the raw sensitivities given by the Earth, we have the responsibility to unleash our creativity and practice sustainability to create a better future.
Nothing stays the same, but the cycle of life is everlasting and ephemeral.
Be present, cherish what we have and live in the moment.
Be your own flow and movement.
Date of Creation: 22 th November 2023