Elena Thier's Portfolio 2014-2015

Elena Thier | Interior Design | 2014-2015

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One hundred plus oneObjective: Using like-multiples together with an additional single type “stitch”; create ‘works’ that highlight or exploit conditions discovered through the analysis construct of the material chosen to work with.

“100” Material: Cassette Tapes

“+1” Material:The tape within the

cassette tape

System: Connect each cassette tape

together by tying them through the

holes in the plastic. It naturally started to

spiral around itself creating a snake

effect.

Close up of process of assembly and

system.

B o d y m a n t l eObjective: Create an extension of the body that will be able to be worn and express an intention. The material of the work is to be constructed from the multiples of a single object, like the ‘100 + 1’. The +1 will be a stitch, bringing structure and life to the construction.

I chose to fold the cupcake liners in

half in order to create a more solid

appearance with less large holes

exposed between connections.

Material for “100”: Cupcake liners

Material for “+1”: Twist ties.

Paper and wire are both very malleable,

giving them the ability to wrap

around and form to the body while holding together

strongly for freedom of movement.

P l a n e B l o c k Objective: Exploit, highlight or otherwise explore some aspect of a cube in form and volume from line to plane.

First iteration critique: Clear defi-

nition of cube, good use of insertion. Moving forward,

simplify.

Material: Cardboard

Second iteration critique: Defines cube well, some

pieces look random. Expose interior

more.

Material: Chipboard

Final: Employs techniques of insertion and

movement in order to define the

exterior cube walls.

Material:Museum board

Gouache painting: Elevation views, depth portrayed through different

tones of gray from black to white.

Gouache Painting: Three section cuts, one on each axis. Different shading

techniques applies to create depth.

B a l a n c e C u b e Objective: Construct a 12” cube that is defined by five elements, all balanced on one four square inch ‘leg’.

First task: Using a list of vocabulary

words, design three small scale models using lines. Here, I

used to words cadenced,

centralized, and linear.

Material: Balsa wood

Second task: Using a second list of

vocabulary words, design three small

scale models using planes. Here, I focused on the

words interlocking, binary, and inserted.

Material: Chipboard

Third task: Using the same or different

words, design three small scale models

using a combination of planes, lines,

or volumes. Here, the vocabulary I focused on was

inserted, cadenced, linear, and binary.

Final: Using the previous models, create a design

within a cube. It can only stand on one ‘leg’ with a surface area no larger then four square inches at the base. It must be constructed by

five elements using lines, planes or

volumes.

Material: Poplar

Final Gouache: From an

axonometric view of the final balance

block, create an abstract line

painting.

A r m a t u r e Objective: Using an existing design idea of an object, create a form to display that object which uses a similar language. It must speak to specific moments within the original composition.

First task: Construct a design that utilizes negative space well.

In preparation to pour plaster.

Material: MDF

Second Task: After putting foam shapes

into a hollow MDF cube, pour plaster into it to make the

negative space come to life.

Material: Plaster

Armature final: After recognizing specific moments within the composition, design a structure to hold

and present the plaster in the best

way possible.

Material: Basswood

A d o b e s k i l l sObjective: Improve upon my Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills in order to master the programs.

First Project Task:From observing the exterior of a

mausoleum, design the interior.

Second Project Task:From observing the armature, create an abstracted piece of

art as one imagines. Process included

drawing the elevation of my armature, filling

in the poche from that, then creating a

pseudo structure with interior spaces

Third Project Task:Design and plan a presentation board

for our insertion project. Mine

included a triangular shaped suspended chair waiting area within the Linder Center on UC’s

campus.