WP3: Prewrite 2

First, my object (Superstructure on 4) is an outdoor piece of artwork. Its completely metal materiallity allows it to weather the weather without weathering (really any kind of weather whether it be rough or not). This also means that it is viewed from outside. It is located on a peninsula of the higher ground reaching into the cement valley path that travels along the side of the museum. Looked at from below emphasizes its height even more (which is already somewhere around 10 ft. already). It can also be viewed from far away, not being wrapped by walls like most indoor works. The other close viewpoint, and the one I used in my primary analyses and for my perceptual drawing project, is on the peninsula (north of the object). Sitting especially emphasizes the impact, but this point of view will often put the sun behind the object, making it more difficult to see. This is where the placard is viewed from so this view is atleast partly intential and what I will be considering the "front" for orientation purposes.

Superstructure on 4 is all metal (stainless steel if remembered correctly-will check) with a brushed pattern on it, most visible on the main box shape given its largest plane but only visible either very close or from the reflection of light, primarily from the sun. This is an interesting additional level of information that can easily escape inital analysis depending on the viewpoint. It's also particularly interesting given the very geometric and constructed nature of the object and then finding this more free-handed brushing on the surfaces.

Being geometric in nature, the number of elements stays fairly low, only 17 elements counting everything including the base (although 17 may seem like a fairly high number and it indeed adds to the objects overall complexity, each elements is very simple in itself). A visual hierarchy is also formed. The object can be split into four primary groups: the legs, the main box, and the two collections of a circular form and 4 strips atop the main box. The top portion, the box and the elements atop it, is given additional emphasis because of its activity density. The legs are four very thin and straight (vertically, a couple have L shapes) with only the connecting oval very low to break its very straight and unchanging nature. This creates the contrast that draws the audience to the very top portion which makes around a third of the total height if generous bounds are given.

The object also has visual unity. First this is done by materiallity, everything having the same color, texture, etc. Secondly, the predominance of the metal strips and the repeated circular shapes (ovals and a many-sided regular polygon on close inspection) mean that the geometric nature also creates unity in the object.