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Stripy
Stripy
What


The object is about a meter squared and 2.5 inches deep.  It is halved diagonally.  The top left half is covered in a gray fabric, attached using staples that spell Henry down two sides.  Along the central diagonal are 6 different colored stripes made of ribbon, attached on each end with brass thumbtacks.  The bottom right half is left bare, with only the wooden frame showing.  
The object is about a meter squared and 2.5 inches deep.  It is halved diagonally.  The top left half is covered in a gray fabric, attached using staples that spell Henry down two sides.  Along the central diagonal are 6 different colored stripes made of ribbon, attached on each end with brass thumbtacks.  The bottom right half is left bare, with only the wooden frame showing.  
How


I found a triangle frame made of wood. I first wrapped the frame with the gray fabric covering all sides of the frame. While stapling the fabric to the frame I discovered I could spell Henry down the sides using the staples, so I did.  I did this down two sides of the triangle. I cut and stretched the ribbon securing it with the thumbtacks.  I then cut two more pieces of wood to make the triangle a square.   
I found a triangle frame made of wood. I first wrapped the frame with the gray fabric covering all sides of the frame. While stapling the fabric to the frame I discovered I could spell Henry down the sides using the staples, so I did.  I did this down two sides of the triangle. I cut and stretched the ribbon securing it with the thumbtacks.  I then cut two more pieces of wood to make the triangle a square.   
Why


The making of this object began as a way to initiate my studio by getting started on making something.  There was no clear conceptual reason for this particular object to be made at the start.  Henry is a word and thing I have been working with for a few years.  This object has become a part of that work and can be seen as both Henry and possibly the merging of Henry and the world outside of Henry.
The making of this object began as a way to initiate my studio by getting started on making something.  There was no clear conceptual reason for this particular object to be made at the start.  Henry is a word and thing I have been working with for a few years.  This object has become a part of that work and can be seen as both Henry and possibly the merging of Henry and the world outside of Henry.
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Legs
Legs


What
I made a pair of legs out of wood scraps. One leg is straight.  The other is bent at 45 degrees.  They are attached with another piece of wood in the place of a pelvis. They are human scale.  They are wearing a pair of white tennis shoes and light beige chinos that are a few sizes too big.   
 
I made a pair of legs out of wood scraps. One leg is straight.  The other is bent at 45 degrees.  They are attached with another piece of wood acting as a pelvis. They are human scale.  They are wearing navy blue chinos that are a few sizes too big.   
 
How


I cut the pieces of wood to be about the scale of my own legs using rudimentary measuring techniques.  I then attached the 2 pieces of the bent leg with staples and nails to form a knee.  The legs were then attached to the pelvis with one long screw so I could pivot them.  I then pulled the chinos onto them and propped them under a table.
I cut the pieces of wood to be about the scale of my own legs using rudimentary measuring techniques.  I then attached the 2 pieces of the bent leg with staples and nails to form a knee.  The legs were then attached to the pelvis with one long screw so I could pivot them.  I then pulled the chinos onto them and propped them under a table.
Why


I’ve never made a 3 dimensional full scale figure.  I wanted to begin with making a version of what Henry might be in human for or possibly an observer of whatever Henry is. The legs are as far as I’ve gotten and I think I will stick with just the legs propped under the table.
I’ve never made a 3 dimensional full scale figure.  I wanted to begin with making a version of what Henry might be in human for or possibly an observer of whatever Henry is. The legs are as far as I’ve gotten and I think I will stick with just the legs propped under the table.

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Mitchell What, How, Why; 50, 50, 50

Stripy

The object is about a meter squared and 2.5 inches deep. It is halved diagonally. The top left half is covered in a gray fabric, attached using staples that spell Henry down two sides. Along the central diagonal are 6 different colored stripes made of ribbon, attached on each end with brass thumbtacks. The bottom right half is left bare, with only the wooden frame showing.

I found a triangle frame made of wood. I first wrapped the frame with the gray fabric covering all sides of the frame. While stapling the fabric to the frame I discovered I could spell Henry down the sides using the staples, so I did. I did this down two sides of the triangle. I cut and stretched the ribbon securing it with the thumbtacks. I then cut two more pieces of wood to make the triangle a square.

The making of this object began as a way to initiate my studio by getting started on making something. There was no clear conceptual reason for this particular object to be made at the start. Henry is a word and thing I have been working with for a few years. This object has become a part of that work and can be seen as both Henry and possibly the merging of Henry and the world outside of Henry.


Legs

I made a pair of legs out of wood scraps. One leg is straight. The other is bent at 45 degrees. They are attached with another piece of wood in the place of a pelvis. They are human scale. They are wearing a pair of white tennis shoes and light beige chinos that are a few sizes too big.

I cut the pieces of wood to be about the scale of my own legs using rudimentary measuring techniques. I then attached the 2 pieces of the bent leg with staples and nails to form a knee. The legs were then attached to the pelvis with one long screw so I could pivot them. I then pulled the chinos onto them and propped them under a table.

I’ve never made a 3 dimensional full scale figure. I wanted to begin with making a version of what Henry might be in human for or possibly an observer of whatever Henry is. The legs are as far as I’ve gotten and I think I will stick with just the legs propped under the table.