SIMONA MUNGO

Final Project
My mission for this 3D installation project was to create an installation that represents myself using my collection of soda cans. My project is inspired by Sol LeWitt's work. When I was first brainstorming for this project I sketched out some ideas of how I could incorporate my collection of cans with the ordering principles and a grid format in a way that would be representative of myself. I wanted to create some form of 3D sculpture that would depict the idea of growth and development throughout my life. As I was sketching I noticed the forms I was drawing were similar to that of a tree. In my mind trees signify the growth of something small and insignificant to something tall and confident. In addition, I always buy cans instead of plastic bottles because it's better for the environment. A tree inspired sculpture fits well with an environmentally friendly theme.

My sculpture underwent a lot of transformation in the duration of this project. My original design for the project is completely different from the way my sculpture looks now. I progressed from the idea of a tree to a more grid inspired structure that is strictly symmetrical. I ended up using the form of the cans but creating my own design to go over the original logo in order to better represent who I am as a person. I shied away from using colors that I like and instead chose colors that evoke emotion for me. As I worked more on the project it became apparent how important symmetry is for me, it represents my inner desire for life to be well ordered and sensible. The shape I designed involves balance, there is one can at the bottom that holds up the rest of the tower which represents me balancing the complexities of life. I designed the logo to have a design representative of rope holding the sculpture together in a symmetrical pattern. There is a spiral in the middle of the design because I am constantly changing and turning down different paths in my life. The hierarchy of my design shows the different levels of my personality. The cans are smooth textured for the most parts but can have jagged edges in certain places which I think really works with my personality because I am a nice easy going person to know unless you get on my bad side.