So, this is the final product! I am very excited to see it completed (and I must admit it does look better in person). In order to structure the box itself, I was able to use a shadow box that I got at Michaels, as well as spacers that were meant to be cake support…
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Polish and Present
For my final project, I created an 8″ square hand cut-paper light-box that consists of layers of paper each cut to portray a different aspect of the final image. In order to present this piece, I put the box in an extremely dark environment and shone an industrial-style light directly behind it. This is the…
Everything Working
So, I had a very successful week in terms of project progress. I was able to finalize a design for my larger box, and assemble that almost entirely. I was also able to secure the light source that would be used to back light the box, since the light source will be separate from the…
Failure, Recalibration & Iteration
My primary source of failure throughout this process has been entirely my own doing. Failure through indecision. I am someone who struggles with making decisions relating to nearly anything, so deciding on a path or set of paths to take in relation to this project is not immune. This indecision comes from being non-comital when…
Concept Proposal
Cut Paper Light-boxing This technique involves layering cut paper to create the illusion of depth with filtering light. With a light source placed behind the layered paper, you can capture the detail of each layer while combining all of the layers to create the desired effect. Personally, I am intrigued by the abstract nature of…
Janne Parviainen
Janne Parviainen is a Finnish born artist most well known for his light paintings and light art installations. Some of his more well-known pieces have been featured in National Geographic, and a variety of other pieces have been published in magazines and online. In his work, Janne combines his love of light art with his…
Introduction and Portfolio
Hi Everyone! My name is Spencer McClellan and I am from Watertown, Massachusetts (about 45 minutes from WPI). I am also an industrial engineering major in the class of 2022! Art has always been something that I enjoy doing in my free time, and I have experimented in a variety of mediums over the years….