Project two

So for this project we had to make a mark making machine. This was very open ended on how to go about this. For some of the class they took the definition of mark to a whole new level! As for me I decided to make my projects have a through line of some sort, so I used my first project as a stepping stone for my second.

Basically the set up of my project had the same metal stand, tin can and electronic components (Source of EMF, Wire, and Motor). All and all My project would pretty much have the same silhouette as the last one. The way I planed on producing my mark was by spinning an object with the motor and having in throw paint at the inside of the can covered in paint. This idea took off as an instant success, meaning i was happy about the final project or mark that it made.

After completing the project with such ease, I decided to try out different "Brushes". My first original brush was made by adding gaff tape to the existing zip tie that was attached to the motor from the sound machine project. Next I tried to change the shape of the tape that was added for a second type of brush. Finally after doing the gaff tape thing I found some heat shrink that I could fill with paint and semi controllable brush. This one was my favorite being I presented to the class with this one!

All and all this has been my favorite project based upon the medium that I used and created what I called Centripetal Paint. My favorite part was how you can have so much control over the out come but at the same time the randomness was alway unpredictable making every creation a new work of art. If I some day have the time I would love to make these on nice paper and run with the Idea.

-Rob-

My First Blog

This blog is being created for a class of mine called Generative Art. This class is offered at the school that I attend call NCSA (North Carolina School of the Arts). The class is a very project based class in which we explore art through. I'm currently finding it very interesting. Currently I don't know what I'm going to get out of the class fully other then a new look at the process and some open minded based thinking.

Our first project for this class was to make a sound producing machine. My sound was produced by a 9v battery that spun a small motor with a zip tie attached. The sound produced was from the zip tie hitting the tin can below. The created sound was rather jazzy due to its subtleness and irregular beat. All and all the approach that everyone took to the project was very interesting. If your interested you can find a video of the projects here. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3964291069855930720&hl=en

Well I hope you enjoy my first blog... More to come after the next project a Mark Producing Machine.

-Rob-