Challenge

Build Sculptures

Black and white photo of sculptor Gego concentrating on an installation sillouetted against a stark white gallery walls — Artist Gego concentrating on a sculptural installation. Photo by Juan Santana via Fundación Gego archive

Build abstract structural forms that explore space and balance.

How do you use negative space and visual mass?
How can you create balance, grammar, rhythm and structure to the pieces?
Who is Kenneth Snelson and what are tensegrity structures?
Who are Gego and Harry Bertoia. How do their works and styles compare?
What principles did Naum Gabo use to guide his work?
What other objects and materials can you combine to create mixed media pieces?
How can you light and display your work? How can you document your artwork?

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