For this project I had a fun time creating something abstract which is something that I normally don’t do. I find it difficult to not plan everything out, and not have a set figure in mind. After looking through the slideshow of the 3D sculptures, I took the most inspiration from the figures that were the least identifiable.

To create this piece, I started cutting cardboard into random “blob” shapes. As I moved on, my shaped became more and more alike and I generated a plan in my head. I wanted to interlock the cardboard pieces together like a puzzle simply because I though it was the easiest and it reminded me of those plastic shapes in elementary school that interlocked with each other. I knew I wanted to spray paint the pieces a certain color just because I work with spray paint so often. After I spray painted the pieces with two shades of green I was very content with it. I didn’t actually love it. I wanted to add more. Later on, I came up with the idea to pierce the cardboard with wire to create piercings. After doing this many times my structure resembled a sort of abstract cactus. Someone in the class said it looked like a “punk rock leprechaun hat” which I loved. After completing this project I realized that I don’t absolutely hate creating abstract work.

**it’s not letting me add pictures and I’m not sure why but I can upload a link that directs to the photos of this project**