Sculpt With Found Objects

Use what you’ve learned about materials, scale, and space to construct a sculpture

Studio Project Prompt:

Use found objects to construct a sculpture

Parameters:

  • Choose found objects that are inexpensive (or free!) and easily available in large quantities
  • Use scale and space in an intentional way
  • Experiment with your materials and refine your plan
  • Consider the meaning already associated with your found objects and make a statement in your sculpture

Before you begin, check out these sculptures by the students at Oogie Art School in New York City!

These students used plastic cups and battery-powered lights to create an installation. They transformed the cups from commonplace objects into organic-looking forms.

The student who made the sculpture above wanted to work with shoes. After experimenting, he realized that he needed to create a cardboard armature to support the shoes. Then he attached the shoes to the cardboard.

This student sculpted a figure using bottles and plastic wrap. How do you interpret the statement she makes by using these materials?

Prepared by: Sophie Page; Oogie Art School, New York, New York

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