The final results were a series of beautiful fluid natural sea forms. The lessons were extended into a study of translucent human figures made from wire. The students apply combinations of the visual elements, and organize principles of design to achieve their purpose.
Students organize and demonstrate a comprehensive plan to use materials in innovative ways.
Four of the original pieces must be three-dimensional. Students demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of wire sculpting techniques to create natural sea forms. Students extended their work into a study of the human figure. Final student portfolios included transparent wire-mesh images of sea shells and the human figure. These lessons are taught to Advanced Placement art classes, as well as, general art students of all ability levels.