Using balloons, bottles and plaster, I undertook this experiment to explore plaster forms as a sensory object that aims to understand shape and the way it encourages interaction. I have been told by peers that these smooth distorted balloon forms have encouraged interaction, this is good. My main aim for these forms was for me to make a smooth form with distorted indent sections, I feel I have this experiment was a success as the forms gain the smooth shape from being cast in the plaster as well as the distortion created by obscuring the shape during the drying process.
I found whilst experimenting that the plaster dries extremely quickly limiting the amount I can do to the form. with these I had to carve into the crevices in order to smooth the entire form out. I am interested in using carving as a technique moving Forward as a way of creating texture and pattern within the forms.
Moving Forward I am interested in how I can distort the forms even more during the drying process to gain more interesting shape. To do this I am going to use balloons and tights as a way of creating friction in order to tie the string around the forms to bulge the shapes. I have found these forms take a long time to dry, moving Forward I will also use the drying cupboard as this will speed this process up more.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 