New Concept: Self Sufficient

First of all, I am not comfortable with any concepts or assignments that include the word "self". That being said, Ms. Torres gave us our new concept words today, and they are "Self Sufficient". Thank you Ms. Torres!( <<<< Insert sarcastic tone here).

It is my first order of business when given the concept words, to research the words together and each word individually, then I go from there. This is usually a scratch piece of paper that ends up in the garbage. However, this time, in an effort to fully grasp the meaning of the words "self-sufficient", "Self", and "Sufficient", I've decided to make a record of my notes here.........

SELF SUFFICIENT:

Independent, Exclusive

Not relying on others to do things for you.

Able to supply one's own or its own needs without external help.

Having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc.

SELF:

Being, character, ego, identity, individual, narcissism, oneself, own, person, personality, psyche.

A person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality.

A person's nature, personal interest.

The ego: That which knows, remembers, desires, and suffers.

Sufficient:

Adequate for the purpose;

Competent; Capable

Acceptable, agreeable, comfortable,decent, pleasing, plentiful, satisfactory, tolerable.

On that note, I'm gonna go do what I do, over think these words, and hopefully be inspired to create something that is SUFFICIENT. <<<<<< HA!

Final Pics of Green machine

I need to go back and retake these pictures when the lighting is better. This was my favorite project thus far, by far. I think the critique went well, and I got answers to some of the problems I had with my design. So overall, things went well. It's time to move on....

I have no idea what week it is.....Spring Break

Once again, its been a minute. In the studio, I'm currently working on the Green Machine project. My intention with the project is to draw attention to the abuse of our welfare system by women who have numerous babies in order to collect more money from the government. Women using their bodies as machines to make money. I'm pretty excited about the project. I feel like I've learned a lot, and can't wait to finish up and present it for critique. Still much to do though.

This is 1 of 47 money babies.

Pictures of the body casting for the legs of the piece.

Armature for the machine-like female reproductive system.

Getting closer to the final product.