BLACK-FACED IMPALA
From still life to monolithic
Incorporating strong geometric forms to my model, I think that I have captured the essence of monolithic by simplifying and creating facets to emphasise features and also in the sense of it being one form. This reworking from life to monolithic was fairly simple and has helped me to understand the basic form of the black-faced impala, this will benefit me in the coming weeks. I have also developed a further understanding of monolithic and the principles that are associated, how the transitions between features and the importance of proportion.
monolithic
fluid
From technical to fluid
Fluid suggests a flowing and sinuous style but it also is strong, dynamic and bold. It also presents the idea of natural and how things in nature are not always perfect but there are, however attractive quality’s in faults. Fluid not only conveys the qualities of water and liquids but the transitions from harsh lines, edges and seams to curves and arcs. When thinking about fluid object most technical methods are almost irrelevant like symmetry, it doesn’t really apply in my interpretation of fluid so therefore, I have swayed toward and irregular and uneven style.
technical
From monolithic to technical
By integrating more complex geometry to this model such as curves an domes, I have been able to use these shapes strategically to emphasise and accentuate certain characteristics of the Impala’s head. The process from monolithic to technical came with a few challenges one being symmetry and trying to perfectly replicate one side form the other. I have tried to create a more futuristic style to this model as this is what I perceive technical to be – clean, precise and modern. One of the most challenging aspects of this week was the finishing process and making the whole model accurate and exact.