RESEARCH
October 31, 2022
Alberto Giacometti
Gazing Head, 1928, plaster
I chose Alberto Giacometti’s plaster sculpture Gazing Head because it’s simple but has a great impact. The most successful aspect of this piece is that although it’s very abstract, you can still tell that it’s a face. I think the only unsuccessful aspect is that the bottom edge looks worn away. For my project, I would like to incorporate this kind simplicity into my own sculpture. (left)
Henry Moore
Reclining Figure, 1951, plaster
Henry Moore’s sculpture called Reclining Figure, was chosen because of the interesting details created by the lines on the piece. The most successful aspect of his work are the long curves he uses to create the arms and legs. I think the least successful aspect of the sculpture is the head because it looks too small compared to the rest of the body. I plan on using long curves for my own sculpture. (right)
Barbara Hepworth
Sculpture with Colour (Deep Blue and Red), 1940, plaster
I chose Barbara Hepworth’s plaster piece called Sculpture with Colour (Deep Blue and Red) because of the smooth angled section that is cut out to give the piece an interesting look. The most successful aspect of the piece is the way the hollowed out part has an arch that is neat and even. I believe the least successful aspect of the piece is that the string looks a little rough. For my piece I’m would like to incorporate the same smoothness of the plaster into my work. (left)
Jean Arp
Winged Being, 1961, plaster
I chose Jean Arp’s plaster sculpture called Winged Being because it’s simple but beautiful. The most successful aspect of this work is all the curves are very fluid looking and it seems almost alive. The least successful aspect is that at first I thought the wing sticking out was an arm being held up. I would like to incorporate this kind of organic appearance into my own project. (right)
Ivan Stoyanov
A Moment of Eternity, 2016, plaster
Ivan Stoyanov’s piece called A Moment of Eternity was chosen because of the way the holes and curves makes it look like the plaster is flowing up and down the sculpture. The most successful aspect of this piece are the smooth indentations around the edges of the holes and the flattened sections. I think the only unsuccessful aspect of this piece is that the plaster looks a little rough in some places. I would like to incorporate this type of enclosed areas into my own piece. (left).
GIANNA CARBONE 
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