ROTATIONAL FORM
For this project, it was expected for us to explore the effects of a fair curve turned around an axis, while focusing on the hierarchy of the curves, and how these elements would change if the axis of the form was split and shifted. One key thing I learned from using the tools in shop was that in order to achieve such a fairness I had to take my time using the lathe and sanding out the end conditions. In order to feel comfortable enough to do this on my final form, I took the time to practice turning forms in foam.
I wanted to focus my ideation the proportions of the curves of the turned form. To give myself a building block, I based my sketches on the proportions of a human silluete. Keeping in mind that the form at one point was going to be cut, and the axis shifted, I wanted to capture the form as if a human form was bent and reaching. That action can be seen in the last image. However, by purposely keeping the end conditions flat to the ground plan, this allows for the orientation of the form to be flipped. In doing so, the human silluete of the form is also changed to a different action, as if caught in mid dive.
