New York Art Studio always emphasizes the importance of experiment in a college art portfolio. We have another student work example that shows well how a silly, fun idea you have in your mind can take a good turn into a good portfolio piece with guidance!
Sometimes, 3D space is a hard concept to approach as there are so many aspects and elements. The student was inspired by kinetic sculpture and machinery that spark chain reactions. They grabbed simple, everyday objects that could be found easily in the studio and at home, along with crafted drawings that had their own symbols–in this case, a skeleton to mimic a person “breathing.”
The kinetic action at work and how the objects are placed can become all sculptural elements, not to mention the fact that this work has the element of fun.
A portfolio starts with an experimental mindset, and carrying that out is the whole integral process in an art project. With the right guidance, it can be a massively helpful tool to get you to move through the artmaking process!
