Paper Cutting Sculpture

 

• Title: “Village in Silence”

• Materials: Paper, Glue, Black Paint 

• Size: 12” diameter x 8” height

Inspiration Works:

• Layla May Arthur – Paper Artist, https://www.laylamayarthur.com/paper-art-architecture

• Ayumi Shibata – Paper Artist, https://www.ayumishibata.com/blank-11

Paragraph / Reflection:
The sculpture is a response to the works of Layla May Arthur and Ayumi Shibata. Both artists inspired me to explore how layered paper can create depth, light, and shadow to suggest space and structure. While building my little village, I focused on creating intricate mountains, bridge, and houses to make the scene feel alive, even though it’s entirely made from paper. I experimented with cutting and layering techniques to suggest perspective and texture. The history of paper cutting and its use in storytelling influenced my decisions, encouraging me to create something that feels delicate, detailed, and full of quiet life. This project helped me better understand how simple materials can convey both structure and emotion.

Experimental Sculpture Collection

 

           Titles: 

• “Falling Into Rust” (Sculpture #1) – Modge Podge, Tissue Paper,Wire

   “Jaws Awake”(Sculpture #2) – Wire, Hot Glue, String 

  “Drift and Balance” (Sculpture #3) –Wood, String, Hot Glue

  Size: 

  Sculpture #1 (“Falling Into Rust”) – 12” (W) × 8” (H) × 7” (D)

  Sculpture #2 (“Jaws Awake”) – 11” (W) × 7” (H) × 8” (D)

  Sculpture #3 (“Drift and Balance”) – 10” (W) × 14” (H) × 7” (D)

Reflection Statement:
The three sculptures as a collection helped me explore different ideas through material, shape, and balance. While making them, I learned how each material behaves and how much problem-solving goes into getting a form to look the way you imagine it. “Falling Into Rust” taught me how layering and texture can communicate age and change by the way the modge podge dried , while “Jaws Awake” pushed me to use sharp lines and stronger structure to create tension and movement. “Drift and Balance” helped me understand how wood and string can create a sense of stability, even when a piece feels slightly unstable. Together, the sculptures showed me how materials can express emotion and ideas without needing realism. This process made me more confident in experimenting, adjusting, and trusting the visual language of form, texture, and space.

Cardboard Replica

 

• Title: Coffe Pot
• Materials: Cardboard, Black Duck Tape, Grey Duck Tape, Masking Tape
• Size: 
• -Coffee Machine: 9 9/16 (height)  × 10 1/2 (width) 1 5/8 (depth)  
• -Coffee Pot: 13.6 (width) × 4.3" (height) 2.2 (depth)

Reflection:
The cardboard piece visually communicates connection and tension. While exploring materials, I focused on the tape and how it could physically tie parts together because I wanted the work to feel both fragile and strong. I decided to include multiple layers of cardboard to create depth. At first, the structure was collapsing under its own weight, so I reinforced the base and adjusted the angles. This project helped me explore how simple materials can convey emotion and balance. I want to keep experimenting with material interactions and learn more about creating expressive, durable structures. This piece allowed me to explore tension, fragility, and physical connection.

Speaker Events

 

Speaker #1 

Met a speaker who works with kids in need. She talked about helping children by supporting them, giving gifts, and making sure they feel cared for. It was really inspiring to see how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in their lives.

                                                           Speaker #2 – Erin Brockovich
Attended Erin Brockovich’s talk and was inspired by her dedication to environmental justice and standing up for people who don’t have a voice. Hearing her stories about persistence and fighting for what’s right made me think differently about advocacy and the difference one person can make.