THE MONOLITH
FORM EXPLORATION
SKETCH
IDEATION
SCULPTURE FINALS
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The Curvilinear Volumes project synthesizes prior studies in lines, planes, and rectilinear balance into a handheld wooden monolith defined by dynamic curvilinear surfaces. Designed with ergonomic intent for multiple grips, the form expresses mass, concave and convex surface development, and a refined edge through an iterative process of clay modeling, sketching, and final fabrication.
Using clay, ideas were formed in attempt to find the most ergonomic shape and factor possible
-Woodworking
-Ideation
-Sculpting
Iterative sketches were used to explore variations in proportion, curvature, and surface transitions, translating early clay forms into more refined and intentional designs.
A final refined clay sculpture. 14 cross-sectioned pieces ready to be traced onto wood so that a final model can be more readily made.
WOOD
PROCESS
FINAL
The fourteen clay pieces, traced onto a three-foot maple board, and cut out using a bandsaw. The wooden sections were then glued and clamped together to form a solid shape, which was rough-shaped with a die grinder and progressively sanded from 80 to 3000 grit. Finally, linseed oil was applied and the surface was polished up to 15,000 grit.
After four weeks of work, the final monolith was completed, its surface enriched with linseed oil and refined through high-grit sanding to a near-polished finish. In the right lighting, the wood subtly reflects its surroundings, emphasizing both its form and the craftsmanship embedded in its surface.
