Monday, January 7, 2013

3D Concentration Idea?

For my idea, I want to explore Piaget's theory of child development; specifically the preoperational stage. In this stage, children are notorious for being egocentric (In this case, egocentrism refers to the child's inability to see a situation from another point of view). Because of egocentrism, the child also exhibits animism, the belief that inanimate objects have human sentiments. These inanimate objects are used for transitions, security and imaginary friends. This Concentration illustrate transitions, security and imaginary friends through the relationships between kids and their toys.
These pieces are not yet finished: they need to be worked on a little more and fired and other materials will be worked into the pieces (i.e. fabric, resin, wire, acrylic paint and glazes maybe).

 "Security Blanket" 
White Earthenware Clay

"Security Blanket" 
White Earthenware Clay

 "Lost Friend"
Clay, Wire

 "Lost Friend"
Clay, Wire