Saturday, July 24, 2010
Tsukuba Ham
This is a re-imagining of an earlier work entitled "Billy George Jr." I decided to go for a simpler design on the marbling of the meat. I'm not sure I like the placement of the meat on the table (looks a little flat) or the light reflecting on the pooling blood (looks a little bad). Also, the goblet/chalice might be a little over-done. Any thoughts?
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Hi, Robb! I immediately loved the goblet, and had a hard time looking away from it. I really think it is beautiful. I guess the very nicest part is the bulbous bottom of the vessel (the spherical-looking bit). It's really great that the contents of the glass are black. The only change I could possibly suggest is: I wonder if there is too much reflection coming from the narrowest part of the vessel (just below the fluting-out at the top). It feels slightly odd that the entire width of the goblet at that height is so reflective.
ReplyDeleteI also love the green light cast on the meat from the goblet.
I also agree that the light reflecting on the the pooling blood feels not quite right.
Thanks for the feedback, Kate! And thanks for stopping by :D
ReplyDeleteMethinks the meat needs a little more... "life"... in it's deadness, of course. What I mean is to bring the influence of gravity into it... let the slice droop a little, or maybe a squish where it contacts the table.
ReplyDeletebut that might be too real if you're going for surreal. In which case, I would recommend levitating the ham. Better yet, levitating madonna-esque glowing ham from the heavens.
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