FOUN 110: Lyrical Impressions
“The Vortex of the Time”
“The Vortex of the Time”
Step 1
Chosen lyric & Mind map
Lyric: Waiting, waiting for the sun
Music: “Waiting for the Sun”
Album : Rimworld OST Vol 2
Music: “Waiting for the Sun”
Album : Rimworld OST Vol 2
Step 2
Thumbnail sketches
Move of the Sun
Sunrise
Solitarily
Move from Wooden
Flow of the Time
Light from the Dark
Step 3
Large 5x7” sketch of final design
Step 4
Process photographs
Step 5
Best Engraving
Step 6
Adobe Color Palette
Step 7
Vector Image
Step 8
Repeated seamless pattern
Step 9
AI animation
AI animation Prompts:
Subject: The video showcases a central clock with hands that rotate logically clockwise. The hour hand exhibits a subtle, wavering vertical movement. The reflections on the clock face are dynamic, suggesting shifting light conditions.
Environment: The scene is presented with a high-contrast, minimalist woodcut design. The wood grain in the background surges energetically, reminiscent of a river of oil paint, incorporating the fluid, swirling brushstrokes characteristic of Van Gogh. Each white spiral acts as a dynamic vortex, constantly spinning rapidly around its core. The background contains no stationary elements.
Style: Oil Painting, Minimalist
Motion Level: Large
Shot Size: Medium Shot
Composition: Symmetrical Composition
Camera Angle: Eye Level
do not distort or blur the sharp woodcut lines. The background wood grain flows with turbulent
Step 10
Written Reflection
Preparation
I chose the song "Waiting for the Sun" from the RimWorld OST. The repetitive lyrics convey a sense of isolation, cycles, and fatalism. To visualize this flow, I used a vortex inspired by the swirling sky in Van Gogh's The Starry Night. For the colors, I used blue to represent the universe and beige for the sunlight.
Relief Printing and Vector Illustration
When working on the relief print, I used the woodcut texture to express the movement of the vortex and the emotions from the music. I then transitioned to the vector image, where I refined the edges and details from the carving. These adjustments ensure that the graphics fit together perfectly at the edges to create a seamless design when converted into a pattern.
Use of Gestalt Principles
In this project, I applied several Gestalt principles to achieve visual unity. I used Continuity and Continuation through the vortex lines to create a feeling of time. By aligning the graphics into a seamless pattern, I utilized Proximity and Closure, ensuring the individual elements function together as a unified, repeating visual system.
Project 3: In the Round
“Grow Spiky Polyhedron”
“Grow Spiky Polyhedron”
Step 1
Research
Step 2
Basic Shape Design
This was my first attempt but abandoned because it's hard to make and difficult to build the base. Still, it's a creative idea as the sharpness changes by the fold size.
Step 3
Sketch
Plan 1: Grow Bent Tower
Base Shape: Cylinder
Effect: Curved Tower
Plan 2: Grow Spiky Polyhedron
Base Shape: Triangle
Effect: Sharp Spikes
Step 4
Mock-up
Step 5
Process Photos
Step 6
Final Model
Step 7
Final Reflection
This project made me understand that designing a sculpture is not just about the front, but making it work from many angles. The whole project only uses triangular blocks to achieve strong unity, while adding many tiny triangles to create variety. These spikes are all arranged in a fixed direction, creating a flowing rhythm that guides the eyes upward. By putting a mirror at the bottom of the model, I used the reflection to make the space look bigger, which gives the sculpture more layers and creates a variety feeling.
My design idea comes from mathematical fractals. It starts with large blocks at the bottom and splits into smaller triangles as it goes up. I think this shows the theme of growth very well. I believe my biggest advantage is the new way I made it: I found a method to cut accurate triangles directly on the paper without drawing any templates. If I had more time, I would add more small triangles to give the model more details.
Step 8
Stop motion Animation: Time as Material
Step 9
Stop motion Animation: Reflection
1. Transformation and Growth
My stop-motion video shows a basic frame to a complex form, which effectively demonstrates the theme of "Growth." It captures the transition from nothingness to a complete, intricate object.
2. Design Principles in Time
I applied the principle of Movement by rotating the sculpture during the construction sequence. This rotation allowed me to build from all angles while adding a sense of dynamic energy to the video.
3. Pacing
The pacing starts slowly and accelerates as more modular parts are added to the piece. This change in speed helps the viewer feel the increasing scale and the labor-intensive nature of the project. It creates a sense of momentum as the sculpture nears completion.
4. Intentional Decision
My most intentional decision was fixing the camera in a stable position to create a fix shot. This creates a sense of Unity.
5. Dimensional Contrast
This video reveals the entire lifecycle of the sculpture, which a single photo cannot capture.