Summing Up 2019

This semester I created two pieces of art that I am proud to hang up in my room. One of them was a mirror with a paint stick background and the other was a wooden plaque with string art on the front. I really wanted to explore a different type of project than the ones…

Final Report 2 – String Art

With this aesthetic piece of art complete, I now have found a new liking to creating and crafting interesting designs and art pieces. It was fun to gather all of the supplies and go through each step to create something to be displayed and it’ll now change the vibe of my empty room a little…

Final Project Report Part 1: String Art

The aesthetic that I attempted to achieve for my project was that of string and flow. I was inspired by how many aesthetics of the modern world have been simplified to a cleaner and sleeker look. I wanted to obtain that sharp yet flowing look for my art piece. Instead of an item I can…

Main Project Final Stretch Progress

Due to my scheduling issues lately, I haven’t had time to begin my project construction. However, starting this week, I will be on schedule and utilize my time in order to finish this project. The end goal will be a plaque that hangs on a wall or leans against the wall and acts as a…

Construction Timeline

For my project I am working on the string art with either a lighting portion or a dynamic string spray portion. I have gathered all of my materials aside from the lighting which I am waiting to be shipped. I have a small plaque with the letter “H” traced on, a hammer, a small set…

20th Century Aesthetics: String Art

When comparing my current project idea to the string art of the 20th century, it can be seen that the string art of the past is a lot more detailed. The details of the entire ship can be seen and even the waves are created by the type of string used. When looking at string…

Design Review: String Art

For my original concept, I wanted to work with string and the idea of how it can be manipulated into anything I wanted. I wanted to craft a piece of art that has a dynamic feature that is useful. I had ideas such as adding a lighting fixture behind it, adding clips so it becomes…

Top 5 Constraints: String Art

For this project I wanted to create an art piece using string, nails, a piece of wood, and an aesthetic in mind. I want to write out the letter H for Hogan using the string and nails. Constraints: The symmetry of the nails must be exact or else the entire project will look lopsided. The…

Skills and Aspirations: Hogan Auyeung

As a senior pursuing my mechanical engineering degree, I have built up an arsenal of skills and personal aspirations. From analytical capabilities to hands on technical experience, the mechanical engineering program has allowed me to refine my skills. Many of the courses I’ve taken have taught me how to analyze any situation and apply my…

Upcycle Final Report: Paintstick Mirror

For my upcycle project, I created a piece that doubles as a mirror and an art piece for my room. My room started out very empty and with no decorations at all. My inspiration came from that emptiness of my walls so I decided to fill it with a paintstick mirror. These are the only…

Upcycle Inspiration: Paintstick Mirror

The story of how I found my inspiration for this upcycle project is actually kind of ironic. As I was looking around my room for something “repetitive” as mentioned in many upcycle projects, I realized that my room was not very decorated. I did not have a clock, paintings, or anything hanging on my walls.…

Upcycle Project: Wooden Paintstick Mirror

For my upcycle project, I was doing some research online and was also looking around my room for inspiration. However, as I was looking around my room for some inspiration, I realized my walls are kind of empty. I don’t have much decoration around my room. From there, I looked up decorations and was thinking…

Aesthetic Exploration 2019: Water-cooled PC

In this day and age, technology is everything and everywhere. People can’t seem to avoid technology and it’s massive advances within the 21st century. With the development of computers and the improvement of data transfer rates within PCs, the capabilities of these machines seemed endless. Some people however, chased a different type of capability in…