Week 2
We did an activity that we have to respond to our origami models. Bhavik want us to have 10 sketches in 30 minutes. To be honest is really hard for me to do quickly sketches. Bhavik was really mad when I just had one sketch after he came back. I was mad myself as wel.
After that Bhavik show us a video about generating ideas in art. I was thinking about this a lot, because I think I need to change the way I am studying.
Heat Manipulation Research
Aurora Robson is a Canadian-American multimedia artist. Instead of working with metal, wood, or glass like many traditional heat-based artists, she chooses a path heavily influenced by Solarpunk: utilizing 100% plastic waste to transform it into 3D sculptures and giant abstract ecosystem installations.
She collects tens of thousands of plastic bottles, cleans them, removes the labels, and roughly trims them. Then she uses heat guns, soldering irons, and specialized heat tools to heat the plastic surface. Under the influence of controlled temperature, the plastic becomes pliable and expands, allowing her to bend, twist, stretch, and 3D model them into complex organic forms. The heat helps the material’s surface create wavy textures that mimic coral reefs, fungal mycelium, or natural organisms. Smaller pieces are then heat-welded or riveted together to form multi-dimensional, suspended models. Robson’s works are not just single objects but often serve as micro-landscapes. They completely change the perception of the surrounding space, transforming an empty room into a multi-layered artificial “forest,” offering valuable inspiration for designing green spaces or functional areas. Her art takes a toxic and rough industrial material (household waste), using heat to break down its structure and reshape it into vibrant, abstract forms and colors. Many of her works also incorporate LED lighting systems to emphasize the interwoven layers of material.
Robson, A. (2008) The Great Indoors. Available at:https://www.aurorarobson.com/the-great-indoors(Accessed: 1 march 2026).
Phuong Vi Nguyen 