Monoform projects are those where many artists take on a singular object/shape etc. and put their own spin on decorating and redesigning it. Some great examples of this include THE VADER PROJECT and the populist sculpture/Vinyl toys project done in Grade 11 here at NCC.
Examples of this type of thinking are not limited to the world of fine art - but rather can be found all around you on a regular basis. A great and creative example of this is in aftermarket wheel design for the automotive industry - custom and decorative wheels are all made of the same basic circles in standard sizes yet give a wondrous opportunity for creative decoration and design!
In this particular exercise you will need to work towards what is generally referred to as a concept drawing.
The sketchbook portion of this task is to take the simple circle (at least 4 inches in diameter) and redesign it to create a great visual impact as the custom wheels of a car or bike. Aside from simply designing the object concept, however, you will also need to give consideration as to the type of vehicle it will be attached to. You will have to explain how it relates to the design of the vehicle in terms of form, function, colour, shape, audience/consumer and your general design choices. In explaining I would encourage you to give some thought (and include notes/pictures or sketches) as to what kind of car you are designing for and how this wheel would relate to the overall impression of the vehicle. Does it subtly compliment the overall look? Does it use contrast to create additional focus and specifically draw attention? Does it rely on the vehicle having additional customization/colours etc? Does it add function or is it purely decorative?
Mild or Wild - the choice is now yours!
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