Stacked Wood Art
In Digital Media, we had the unique opportunity to design something that would eventually be a physical product. I decided to create a stacked wood art piece of my family’s A-frame cabin. The first step was to plan out all of the layers and produce sketches of the design.
Next, I brought my sketches into Adobe Illustrator where I translated them into printable layers.
Reflection/Artist Statement
For the multi-layer art project, my inspiration was my family’s A-frame cabin. I thought the wood texture and layers as well as the shape matched the general vibe of the cabin. On top of this, the stacked element provided depth to the cabin in the windows, beams, and roofline.
What was most challenging about this project was planning out all of the layers and visualizing how they would come together. It was one thing to know what I wanted the final product to look like, but I also had to deconstruct and break down my plan to see how all the layers fit together. In hindsight, I had fun playing with the depth and geometric shapes of the cabin art. It was rewarding to see all the individual pieces come together to form one unified piece.
If I were to do this project again, I would perhaps include more details or implement color. From what I learned during this project, I’ve come to understand Adobe Illustrator as a powerful tool for creating precise and detailed art.