This model, crafted from copper wire and thread, is portraying the fluidity of organic form and the contrast between curves and straight lines when placed together. From whatever angle you look at it, what you see will always be slightly different.
One of the two precedents that influenced this piece is the idea of ink in water. More specifically, the fluid way the ink spreads in all directions but all begins from a single spot. This is recaptured in the model by all the thread and wire appearing to be pour out from both ends of the thin copper wire in the middle as if this is the single starting point and everything is spreading from this point.
The second precedent used as an influence is a section of a metal bridge. In particular the idea that straight lines can still create rhythm and flow despite the lack of curves like in the zig zag section between the bars of the bridge. This is shown in the model by the straight lines helping to add to the rhythm rather than detract break it up. This precedent also combines with the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement that occurred in England.
The way the bridge doesn’t try to hide the way it was crafted in any way, for example the rivets of all the bolts that hold it together are visible, was a very important trait of the arts and craft movement. This is captured by the model by the way all the construction of how it fits together is clearly visible and becomes features of the design.
References for precedents/Quote:
1. Quote by Henry David Thoreau
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/henrydavid106041.html
2.Black Ink in Water, sourced from:
http://footage.shutterstock.com/clip-1981705-stock-footage-black-ink-in-water.html
3. Section of Bridge, sourced from:
gallery.hd.org/_c/places-and-sights/_more2001/_more10/Australia-New-South-Wales-Sydney-Harbour-Bridge-steelwork-beams-open-construction-rivets-box-girders-curve-of-span-visible-mono-1-MB.jpg.html
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