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Metal Work 4 Apprenticing from History 7 A Kit for the Evening 10 Jewelry Architectural Design 13 15 18 21 24
Moriyama Mix Essential Elements Light and Privacy Sand to Stone Damman Water Filtration Archive
Painting & Drawing 27 Perception, Perceived 32 Narrative Paintings 34 Life and Figure Drawings
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The object like the structure, serves many purposes: from the utilitarian to the ornamental to that of an anthropological record. While these two forms vary in terms of scale, portion, and usage, objects are additionally homogeneous to buildings in that they are socially created and inherently indicative of their societies. In pursuing the study and creation of art, one must also pursue a study of culture and cultural signifiers. Thus, the scholarship of art, and the objects created by this pursuit, can also be viewed as an interdisciplinary study of sociology, psychology, anthropology, and contemporary media. Analogously, the architect must reflect on the culture and society in which his buildings are to be constructed in order to insure that they fulfill the needs of those who inhabit them. - Margaret Petri
Left page Enameled Bowl, hand formed and kiln fired, approximately 5 in diameter by 3 in deep. This page Pewter shot glass, hand formed, 3.5 in tall by approximately 1.25 in diameter.
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Apprenticing from History Above Miniature Smith and Wesson 1951 Handcuffs, Sterling Silver, 2012. Right Photograph from Methodologies showing the technical drawings and original handcuffs used for the piece.
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This piece was created as an exercise in fabrication methods as well as to hone and refine these skills through the replication of a commercially manufactured object. I selected to make a miniature version, approximately 5 in by 2 in by 1/4 in, of a pair of 1951 Smith and Wesson Handcuffs (pictured page left). The miniature version was completed in sterling silver, and features a functional, internal double-locking mechanism and miniature key. The work was exhibited in Methodologies: an exhibition of work and process (photo shown on left). Scans of the original technical drawings that I made for the piece are shown on the following page. In the making of this piece, I researched the history of handcuffs in order to date the original pair, then created the drawings from my research and the original object. In addition to the drawings shown, I also did several sketches and a gauche painting as studies of the original handcuffs.
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A Kit for the Evening This piece was created during my first semester in art metals. It was inspired by watching far to many steampunk television shows, such as The Adventures of Jules Vern and Doctor Who. I envisioned this kit being used by a socialite in one of the alternate universes as an accompaniment for a fun evening out.
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Compartment for rolling papers
Compartment for flask
Compartment for lighter
Perspective of box with dimensions and interior comparments
Clasp
Fiction enables us to grasp reality and at the same time that which is veiled by reality ~ MB
1 in 5in
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Interior shelf for checkers box
closers
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Checkers box
hole for tobacco compartment lid pin
Tobacco compartment
3 handmade hinges for outer clasp
Flask
3 inch handmade hinge 5 inch handmade hinge
Full scale drawing
Lid pin
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Wearable Works
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Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelet brazed steel and sterling silver chain, 2013
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Previous page Bezel Set Brownstone Necklace, handmade setting, 2013 Cocoon Ring, cast bronze with gypsy set Blue Tiger’s Eye stone, 2013 This page My little finger (cast and fabricated chain), bronze, 2013 Body Modified (Hairpin), cast bronze, 2013
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The Moriyama Mix Media I with Professor Kyle Miller Images & Design by Margaret Petri
The project goal was to create a new design that was a composite of three existing buildings. In this design the “parent� homes were The Fisher House, Eames House, and Moriyama House. The idea of privacy through the walled spaces was adapted from the Eames House, the angled intersections from the Fisher House, and the division of spaces into separate buildings from Moriyama House.
Axonometric Drawing Scale 1/32
Right Elevation Scale 1/16
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Fisher House First Floor Plan Scale 1/16 Below Interior Rendering
Eames House
Moriyama House
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Essential Elements : A Material Study Design Studio with Professors Yutaka Sho and Roger Hubeli Images by Margaret Petri, Design Collaboration with Ariel Washington
The goal of this project was to further one’s understanding of a chosen material through the study of a force acting on a design using only that material. This line of inquiry led to the study of pine 2x4s and the interaction of treated and untreated wood in response to exposure to rainwater and moisture. Additionally, we studied how the different spaces within the structure were affected by the treatment of the material and the overall design . This led to the creation of areas (identified below), which had differing rates of decay.
Fast Space - Created through the wearing away of the wood with the most exposure water. Thick Space : Created through the density of towers and there back walls which shelter visters from lateral rain forces. Boundless Space : The open area overlooking the pond. This space demonstrates the water flowing freely out of the building and allows for the greatest interaction with the exterior environment.
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Interlocking lap joints in the roof allow the structure to be self reliant in terms of stability.
Two walls of lapped 2x4s enables the interior space to rot away while protecting the structural integrity of the building for visitors.
The towers bases are secured firmly to the floor with bolts and additionally lap joints.
Section indicating areas of moisture and areas of protection. 16
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Light and Privacy : A relief panel inspired by overlapping elements to create a pattern that allows for both natural lighting and concealment. Design studio with Professors Yutaka Sho and Roger Hubeli Images by Margaret Petri, Design Collaboration with Ruting Li
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Rendering of imagined usage and detail photograph of physical model
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Spacer
Photograph of physical model and axonometric of showing layers
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Individual Unit
Areas of overlap
Sand to Stone: A concept for sandstorm prevention in the Arabian Desert Design Studio with Professors Lori Brown and Julie Larsen Design Collaboration with Ruting Li
OVERVIEW MAP Site: Dammam, Saudi Arabia Proposed Border Wind Direction & Velocity Areas of Dune Movement Areas at Risk of DesertiďŹ cation Desert Area
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SITE MAP DAMMAM
Wind Direction Dune Movement
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Above Interior Rendering of front unit Below Section illustrating possible usage of spaces created
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The Damman Water Filtration Archive Design Studio with Professors Lori Brown and Julie Larsen Images and design by Margaret Petri
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Expanding on the previous work to design a sandstorm prevention barrier, I used the same material process and site as the starting point of design. Adapting the material process to create a new design that could act as a filtration center for the gardens in between the barrier dunes, thereby creating green, nourishing space that also protects the city.
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SITE MAP DAMMAM
Water Treatment Plants Dune Wall Filtration Archive
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First Floor Plan
Lab
Reception
Lab
(men)
Reception (women)
Gallery
Lab Offices
Lab
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Restrooms
Perception, Perceived
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Perception, Perceived is a series of seven paintings made in the spring of 2013. All are done in oil paint on canvas, and range in size from 7 by 3 ft. to 24 by 18 inches. The work was exhibited as part of solo exhibition in March of 2013 at the Common Wealth Gallery in Madison, WI. Conceptually, this body of work investigates issues of female physicality and gender. In creating this work, I explored the ways that subtle, socially determined cues influence my self-awareness as a woman in contemporary society. By carefully directing my efforts and in turn the viewers’ attention, I used the work to comment on society’s tendency to dehumanize and objectify women.
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Previous page Before I go to Sleep, 2013 3.5 ft. by 5.5ft, Oil on Canvas with mixed media This page At Home, 2013 4.5ft by 5ft, Oil on Canvas
Above LASH, 2013 Oil on Canvas, 18 in by 24 in Right Until, 2013 Oil on Canvas, 42 in by 32 in
Following page Pink, 2013 Oil on Canvas, 5 ft. by 4 ft. Bath, 2013 Oil on Canvas, 56 in by 36 in
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Saturdays, 2013 Oil on Canvas, 7 ft. by 3 ft.
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Narrative Paintings The following three paintings from 2012 were creating during a period where my work transitioned from narrative story telling through animal headed characters to politically motivated pieces. These pieces then led to the body of work, Perception, Perceived and its focus on the portrayal of women in social media. Above Untitled work, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 24 in by 18 in Right Lost, 2012, Oil on Canvas, 6 ft. by 4 ft.
Facing page The Apartment, Diptych, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 6 ft. by 8 ft.
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Left Life drawing 10 minute sketches, pencil, 2012 Above Still life drawing, pencil, 2009 Below Female and Male Skulls, pen, 10 in by 8 in, 2013.
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Life and Figure Drawings
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Left Mug Shot a la Chuck Close, charcoal on velum, 4ft. by 3 ft, 2009
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Margaret Petri Bachelor of Fine Art University of Wisconsin - Madison