V. Form Follow Function? Foam Subtractive Project

After compiling my reference images, I chose to combine two designs to create my non functional object:



This perfume bottle


And the snake handle of this sword



Using a large block of styrofoam, we carved out our forms. I used the bottle design as the bottom half and attached the snake head on top. Alone in the lab one night working on the project, I realized that the piece would benefit from a story, even though this was not part of the assignment. It fit so well that I could not resist. This is the story behind my piece, entitled "Slitherella".






"Once upon a time, there was a man named Prince Charming. This was not his real name, as he was no prince. He was charming though, at least to snakes. He was a snake charmer, and Prince Charming was his stage name. He was so good at his job, that all the snakes he performed with fell madly in love with him. They did everything they could to get his attention, in hopes that he would choose them for his daily performances.

However, there was one snake that was never chosen. Her name was Slitherella. Slitherella was not beautiful, and not talented. All the other snakes would laugh hisss-terically at her for being the Prince's least favorite.

One night, Slitherella broke down crying, for the Prince could never love her, not the way she was. Suddenly, a magical golden insect appeared out of thin air. Startled, Slitherella asked 'W-Who are you??' The insect replied, 'I am your fairy broodmother!' The broodmother comforted Slitherella and vowed to help her. 'I am going to turn you into a beautiful human woman for one night,' she said. 'Hooray!' Slitherella exclaimed. 'The Prince can finally see what a great perssssonality I have!' The broodmother politely kept her silence at that one.

'Slitherella, this is very important. You must be back by midnight or you will turn back into... well, you.'

'Yeah, OK!' Slitherella interrupted. 'Turn me into a human already!' So she did.

The night went very well. Slitherella and Prince Charming went to a ball. Um, actually, it was the Snake Charmer's Union trade convention. They ate macaroni salad and drank lemonade. It was magical. Slitherella forgot all about the broodmother's one warning, and suddenly, as the prince was about to kiss her....."




The piece: