I was really inspired by the forest layer piece we discussed in class. I really liked how each element was a different depth of the forest, had its own color and texture, and really showed what you would find the deeper into the woods you go. It also gave it a very mystical kind of energy to it. I wanted to capture that and go a different route with a sunset. I think this could be really cool with either different colored wood or different colored acrylics. There will be mountains that can have a lot of layers and depth and then the rays of the sun would also be on different layers. A few clouds would be attached to the first layer/frame and the others scattered with different layers. I love how the sky always melts at sunset so I want to capture these colors melding together to form a perfect sunset.
I think I will go into greater detail, really etching into the mountains and possibly adding another layer to the sun to give more depth.
How many layers will this piece contain? Will there be a stand or base for the layers?
There will be around 5-6 layers so I can add little details and create more depth. There is a base layer which is the first and I will adhere all the layers together under that one.
How do you plan to construct the piece? Is it going to be like a box diorama or will it be pieces glued on top of each other?