These were the first initial drawings I created when designing my final design which I would create into a 3D sculpture. I knew I wanted to create a figurative life size sculpture based on Body Dimorphic dissorder, only I did not know exactly which design I wanted to create. I wanted to create a piece of work that represented BDD in its visceral state, but also I wanted to make shure I was being sensitive to the illness too. Many of these drawings showed the internal struggle many with this illness has, but I felt that the design I decided upon was the least upsetting, and consequently was influenced by Gustav Klimt's work.
Once I had officially decided on the design I wanted to use, I could then begin to create my first mini maquette. this was a simple design that I could show to my tutors to gauge if the project would be successful. from this first study I could begin to play about with positioning and sizes. I used a sample of hair to further my understanding how the final piece would finally look. even though this simple sculpture might look naïve, it gave me knowledge I could use to create a larger scale maquette.
From the first maquette I could discern proportions and positioning such as arms and how the feet curl over the front of the base. I used my first drawing to create a simple sculpture that I could use to measure from for the final sculpt. during making this sculpt I could decide on more details I would like to re create in the final sculpt, such as the back, I wanted to have the back be an integral part of the work.I used the height and width of this design to create my armature.
I began designing the model from different angles to get an all round idea of how the finish sculpt will look. This also helped with the dimensions and measurements I will need to create my armature and finally the sculpt itself.
I also began to play with positioning on a plinth and how she will eventually be shown to look in the final exhibition.
I used the drawings earlier to act as a blueprint so that I could draw onto then and mark exactly the measurements I had decided upon. Using these measurements I could then begin work on creating my armature.