This week I spent many many hours cutting scales and placing them to finish the majority of the tail...
The last thing I need to do is make the fin. I was originally going to use more dragonskin to do this, but I will be using aluminum to create continuity within the tail.
Finally, I will be adding the "art layers" to the odalisque this week: her jewelry, nails, eyes, etc. I have a number of materials (string, beads, clay, feathers) that will be used to make these details. I think they will really make the odalisque come to life :D
After a discussion I had with Deborah today, I'm going to read about mythology and the importance of universal ideas in different cultures, such as figures or symbols that appear through out art or texts. We talked about the human's need to dress in costume, from shamanism to European royalty. I think I will be able to make more connections between the human figure and its manipulation through out history. Deborah graciously gave me a book to borrow, so I will report back what I find! Also hoping this will inform my artist statement!
I'm very excited to start installing on Sunday the 11th, and start playing with the drapery and props... :)
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