Brick Project (continued)

Wow, it's been quite a while since my last update here. That is definitely a sign of the pace of things here. The brick project is (finally) over, and we are SO pleased with how everything worked out. The show looked great, and we had a nice reception last week. Here are some images:

Week 6

Brick project show opens on Friday, but luckily I have been finding a little time to make my own work.

Brick Project

The Brick Project is a collaboration between the ceramics and architecture departments. Teams of students in both disciplines work together to re-define "the brick". Our team consists of an architect, Justin Richards, and 3 ceramics students; Drew Ippoliti, Ari Brice and myself.


We brainstormed an idea for our unit/module, which was drafted in in CAD. The CAD file was sent out to a stereolithograph printer, which printed a small-scale model in 3-D. After making final alterations to the unit digitally, we used a laser cutter to fabricate 16 layers, or slices in MDF which were laminated together. Using Bondo to fill in the ridges, a smooth full-size prototype was produced.



We cast a master mold of the prototype in plaster, and made a Hydrocal mold of that mold. The Hydrocal mold allowed us to produce 9 identical 3-part plaster molds for slipcasting.

We are working around the clock to produce ceramic positives from these molds, and will be installing the modules on Thursday night for the Brick Project show. I will be posting pictures from the show as soon as it happens! Click here to see more pictures of the prototyping and moldmaking process

Studies in Legitimacy

more props and such

Week 5

I know it's been a few days since my last post, but Duder has been burning the candle at both ends. Ari, Drew, Justin and myself have been elbow-deep in plaster for days working on a MAJOR project. Photos to come. In the meantime, here's some new studio work in progress.

Exquisite Narratives

2 pieces in the Forum Gallery this week, part of the Exquisite Narratives show. Tova Rogers curated the show, drawing from a diverse pool of work. She used these disparate pieces to 'create' or imply narratives.

A prop piece, with paintings rubber-banded together

All-over print paired with a photo, and Michelle's (beautiful) inflated glove form.

I wish this Kermit smoking a cigarette was mine.

What's New

A few new drawings, and more prop pieces.


22" x 30" Contents of 1 blue pen

A few more things

Week 4

After being stuck in my head for a week after my crit, I am making some work that I am excited about. All of the components are separate, and are only held together by gravity. I like the idea of the prop as a bridge between 2 and 3 dimensions.