Assignment: Sit and look at the finished sculpture “Three Pi” then tell me what you see.
Advisors: Michael Bowdidge and Lisa Osborn
Submitted 12/2/16 by: miChelle Vara
click C-of-3-Pi – for thePDF version.
The Sea of “Three Pi”?
This turned out to be a really fun assignment, offering a time-based platform to sit, think and play- expanding personal perception on a wide range of expectations. The exercise created the action of relating words, research and thoughts in review of the finished sculpture piece called “Three Pi”. I have never before taken the time to really digest all that goes into my work- until now, -as I am not normally one to move slowly.
This project has been like lightning striking and when the smoke cleared I could see there was no damage.
I reviewed all my notes and look at the sculpture object over a long period of time (ie: three months). I wrote many very literal versions of what I saw- using experience, mathematical, material, philosophical and action in attempt communicate. It has really taken a long process of being prodded and guided- writing, thinking, revisiting, drawing and looking forward -which has allowed the coming to one personally understood sentence. Right or wrong you decide –
“Three Pi”- Alive with transcendental expression that spans mathematical history and philosophical metaphors.”
See – Sea – C , 3,:
I see Joy in a geometrical landscape.
I see life force and personal point of view.
I see a mathematical equation.
I see a spiritual function.
I see ideas.
I see three over five.
I see the Babylonian table of Pi.
I see dimensions beyond three.
I see changing fractions of physicality, philosophy and mathematics.
I see the value of Pi as being three.
I see the triangle.
I see philosophy.
I see personal values.
I see a boundless diameter of energy being split and engaged by three.
I see reality- distorted.
I see non- reality.
I see energy.
I see a circumference of metaphors.
I see the distance of existence.
I see the circles of experience.
I see a horizon of hope.
I see material activation.
I see a passion for material.
I see soul and spirit.
I see active energy.
I see zeal and vigor.
I see strong emotions.
I see a euphoric high.
I see success.
I see a moment and event.
I see memory.
I see the distance traveled.
I see self.
I see other.
I see relationships.
I see harmony.
I see intent.
I see a creative force.
I see craftsmanship.
I see warm metal colors and reflections.
I see love.
I see intention.
I see communication.
I see passion.
I see fun.
I see time.
I see sound.
I see action.
I see motion.
I see gayety and exuberance.
I see interaction.
I see comedy.
I see connection.
I see beings playful.
I see beings chatting it up.
I see life at its best. I See ring, crown and connecting rod. I see friends. I see Fun. I see memory. I see community.
I see the geometry of Joy.
