Ode to a Cube is a maquette of a cubic sculpture. The sculpture consists of a 6 inch base with a 3 inch cube. The scale is 1"-1'. 

         To create my design I started with brainstorming a list of words to influence my design. These words included levels, balance, movement, hierarchy, proportion, pattern, radiate, geometric. From these words I starting brainstorming ideas in thoughts and in sketch. I wanted my design to emphasis the cube while also focuses on the supporting structure. The materials used were basswood, foam board, wood glue and Elmer's glue. 

      My design includes 4 levels increase in size by 1 inch as you move up. The first square is 3 inches and the very top square is 6 inches with the 3 inch cube in the center.  The levels are 1/2" around with the center cut out. The space in between the levels is 2 inches with supporting diagonal wood. The design created emphasizes the spinning cube and the negative space of the structure creates interesting shapes as you view it from different perspectives.