SHAPE: Expansion of the Square

Lindsay Cole

Last Friday, the class began creating designs addressing the element Shape. Working a 5x5 in. piece of paper, students cut symmetrical designs with the objective of establishing a rhythm around a single dominant shape. Notice the difference between the two collages above. The central triangle on the left is clearly visible. Whereas in the right collage the corners are cropped allowing the two diamond shapes to dominate.

Linda Job

Linda has created a very dynamic design with many repeating elements which establish a strong rhythm and movement around the central area. Notice in all of the designs the square is still present.

Juliana Cheplick

 In the afternoon, the class made asymmetrical designs. Again the objective was to create a rhythm around a single dominant shape while maintaining the integrity of the square. Juliana's design has a very strong movement by repeating and multiplying lines as well as changing scale.

Kimberly Perez

Kimberly's collage has strong linear elements throughout. The staggered shapes and placement imply diagonals in an otherwise vertical design. She two has effectively used repetition.