Eco Titan Rubric Plus Evaluation Rubric
Project: Eco Titan Sculptures
Total Possible Score 200 PTS
Artist Name:
Period:
Project Title:
Criteria Mastery 50 PTS Proficient 40 PTS Developing 30 PTS Emerging 20 PTS Scale & Proportion Transformation to monumental size (24in+). Sculpture is impressively "larger than life" (2ft+). Proportions are perfectly maintained and impactful. Scale meets the minimum requirements (24in). Proportions are mostly accurate to the original object. Scale is close to requirements but lacks impact. Proportions are slightly distorted or simplified. Size does not meet monumental criteria. Little attention paid to scale relationships. Structural Integrity Engineering, stability, and armature strength. Engineering is rock-solid and intentional. Structure is freestanding and shows advanced joinery. Structure is stable and well-supported. Minor issues in weight distribution or joinery. Structure is somewhat shaky or requires external support. Joinery is visible or weak. Structural failure or excessive use of tape/glue to keep the piece upright. No armature. Trash to Treasure Material Innovation Exceptional innovation using non-cardboard waste (netting, lids, etc.) for texture and kinetic parts. Good use of found objects to enhance texture. Creative inclusion of non-cardboard elements. Minimal use of non-cardboard items. Found objects lack innovation or purpose. Uses only cardboard. No attempt made to include additional textures or movement. Conceptual Depth Eco-themes / Artist inspiration. Concept is clear and deeply explored. Object choice creates a powerful environmental message. Object choice is intentional. Student can clearly explain the conceptual connection. Concept is surface-level. Explanation of object choice is vague or generic. No clear conceptual link. Choice seems random without artistic intent. Final Composite Score / 200
Instructor Feedback
Artist Self-Reflection
What was your biggest technical challenge?
What would you change if you did this again?
Art Department | Sculptural Design Studio
200 Point Master Rubric | Revised 2026
Eco Titan Tabloid Poster Late Edition
The Eco Titan Gazette
Price: One Bottle Cap
Volume 1, Issue 1 Gallery Special: Monumental Sculptures Monday, May 4, 2026
TRASH TRANSFORMS INTO TITANS!
Cardboard Chaos Becomes Monumental Beauty
In a stunning display of creativity and engineering, local student artists have successfully defied the laws of ordinary sculpture. Armed with nothing but discarded cardboard, flour, and found objects, these creators have birthed the "Eco Titans"—monumental works of art that stand at least 24 inches tall and weigh heavily on the conscience of our waste-heavy society.
The project, titled "Eco Titan Sculptures," challenged students to look past the surface of "garbage." By stripping layers of cardboard to reveal hidden corrugation and mixing traditional paper clay recipes, the artists have achieved textures that mimic stone, metal, and organic growth.
THE TITAN MISSION
"To prove that scale is a state of mind and sustainability is a medium. We didn't just build sculptures; we engineered giants from the things the world threw away."
Visitors are encouraged to walk around these giants. Observe the kinetic movement—parts that sway, rotate, or shift with the air. These aren't just static figures; they are living testaments to the "Trash to Treasure" philosophy.
THE SECRET CLAY
How do you make cardboard look like ancient artifact? The secret lies in the Paper Clay Recipe :
Refined Cellulose Fiber
All-Purpose Flour Binder
Cold Water Suspension
PVA Strengthening Agent
BY THE NUMBERS
24" Min. Height
100% Recycled
∞ Imagination
0 Waste
WARNING: KINETIC ART
Some Titans may move. This project emphasizes mechanical engineering and "Trash to Treasure Innovation." Do not be alarmed by shifting armatures.
BEHIND THE SCENES
This exhibition is the culmination of a rigorous 3D design unit. Students mastered structural integrity using internal armatures and explored surface depth through innovative additive and subtractive techniques.
#EcoTitans #LargerThanLife #RecycledArt
Exhibition Location
The Central Gallery
Gallery Observer's Guide
How to interpret the monumental
What to Look For
1
Internal Engineering
Notice the structural stability. These pieces use triangulated armatures to support their massive scale, ensuring they won't buckle under their own weight.
2
Surface Manipulation
Look closely at the "skin." Artists used additive paper clay for texture and subtractive carving for detail. Can you spot raw cardboard corrugation?
Titan Testimony Worksheet Titan
Testimony
Artist Statement Drafting Guide
Sculptor:
Date:
The Mission: Your artist statement bridges your monumental sculpture and your audience. Explain your subject, your transformation of recycled materials, and the environmental message your Titan screams to the world. Draft here before finalizing your plaque.
1
The Environmental Core
What specific environmental issue inspired this work? Why does it need to be heard now?
2
Trash to Treasure
How did you manipulate your materials to create life? Mention a specific textural detail you are proud of.
3
The Power of Size
Why was this "larger than life" scale necessary for your message?
Final Title of Work
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Eco Titan
Project Series 2026
Final Gallery Statement
To be cut and displayed with your sculpture
The Sculptor
The Title
Titan Testimony
Recycled Mediums & Foundations
Corrugated Cardboard Flour-Based Clay Salvaged Elements
Trim along outer border for exhibit display
Eco Titan Rubric 200 Pts Evaluation Rubric
Project: Eco Titan Sculptures
Total Possible Score 200 PTS
Artist Name:
Period:
Project Title:
Criteria Mastery 50 PTS Proficient 40 PTS Developing 30 PTS Emerging 20 PTS Scale & Proportion Expansion of object to monumental size (24in+). Sculpture is impressively "larger than life" (2ft+). Proportions are perfectly maintained and impactful. Scale meets the minimum requirements (24in). Proportions are mostly accurate to original object. Scale is close to requirements but lacks impact. Proportions are slightly distorted. Size does not meet monumental criteria. Little attention paid to scale relationships. Structural Integrity Engineering, stability, and armature strength. Engineering is rock-solid. Structure is freestanding and shows advanced cardboard joinery. Structure is stable and well-supported. Minor issues in weight distribution. Structure is somewhat shaky or requires external support. Joinery is visible or weak. Structural failure or excessive use of tape/glue to keep the piece upright. Surface & Texture Use of paper clay and material innovation. Masterful application of paper clay and recycled textures. Material is completely transformed. Good use of textures to define forms. Paper clay is applied effectively in most areas. Texture is inconsistent. Raw cardboard or tape is overly prominent. Surface is unfinished. Little to no use of paper clay or material innovation. Conceptual Depth Connection to eco-themes or artist inspiration. Concept is clear and deeply explored. The choice of object creates a powerful message. Object choice is intentional. Student can clearly explain the conceptual connection. Concept is surface-level. Explanation of object choice is vague or generic. No clear conceptual link. Choice seems random without artistic intent. Final Composite Score / 200
Instructor Feedback
Artist Self-Reflection
What was your biggest technical challenge?
What would you change if you did this again?
Art Department | Sculptural Design Studio
200 Point Scale | Revised 2026
Eco Titan Slides Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / ARTIST FILE
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered for smooth surfaces
Accessible common medium
Technique: Lamination
Lake builds thickness by gluing sheets together, then carves them to reveal organic shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / ARTIST FILE
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into vast biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does an object stop being a "cup" and start being a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in what we throw away.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, egg cartons, bubble wrap, or hardware scrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create parts that sway or bounce.
The Eco Challenge
Feathery movement from shredded plastic bags
Mechanical scales from metal soda tabs
Organic armor from old container lids
Crystalline skin from plastic scrap
Student Example Gallery
Eco Titan Rubric 100 Pts Project Rubric
Eco Titan Sculptures
Max Score 100 PTS
Artist:
Period:
Title:
Criteria Mastery 25 PTS Proficient 20 PTS Developing 15 PTS Emerging 10 PTS Scale 24in+ size change. Impressive 2ft+ scale. Proportions are perfect. Meets 24in minimum. Proportions mostly accurate. Close to 24in. Proportions distorted. Size below requirements. Poor proportions. Structure Stability & armature. Rock-solid engineering. Advanced joinery used. Stable and well-supported. Minor weight issues. Shaky structure. Needs external support. Structural failure. Excessive tape/glue usage. Surface Texture & paper clay. Masterful paper clay use. Materials transformed. Good texture use. Clay applied effectively. Inconsistent texture. Raw cardboard visible. Unfinished surface. No material innovation. Concept Eco-theme & intent. Clear, deep environmental message. Object choice is intentional and artistic. Surface-level concept. Vague intent. No clear conceptual link. Choice is random. Final Project Score / 100
Instructor Feedback
Eco Titan Sculptural Studio
100 Point Evaluation | Revised May 2026
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Monumental Art & Sustainable Design
The Giant in the Garbage
The sculptures before you are a challenge to our perception of waste. Each Eco Titan stands as a testament to the potential hidden within the discarded. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, these works bridge the gap between engineering and fine art.
The Mission
By scaling everyday waste into monumental figures (minimum 24 inches), we confront the physical weight of our consumption. This project proves that sustainability is not just a practice, but a powerful medium for expression.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies complex internal architecture. Using triangulated cardboard armatures and balanced centers of gravity, these "titans" achieve structural integrity from lightweight recycled materials.
Anatomy of a Titan
Recycled Cardboard
The structural skeleton and outer skin, manipulated for depth.
Paper Clay
A custom flour-based recipe used for organic surface texture.
Found Scraps
Repurposed waste used to create intricate kinetic details.
Created By Advanced 3D Design
Gallery Location The Central Hall
Project Series Sustainability In Motion
Eco Titan Blueprint Plus Worksheet Eco Titan Blueprint
Larger Than Life: Sculptural Planning Document
Student Name:
Date:
Phase 1: Conceptual Spark
Target Object Selection:
Artist Inspiration:
Conceptual Connection:
Phase 2: Mathematical Scale
A. Actual Size (Inches)
Height:
Width:
Depth:
B. Giant Size (Inches/Feet)
Target H:
Target W:
Target D:
Requirement: At least one dimension MUST be 24 inches or larger.
Phase 3: Visual Design
Front View Sketch
Internal Armature Plan
Phase 4: Trash to Treasure Innovation
Rescued Materials for Texture:
Kinetic Strategy / Movement:
Final Checklist
Cardboard
Hot Glue
Newspaper
Flour (Clay)
Found Objects
Wire/Hinges
Paper Clay Recipe
Shredded paper + Glue + Flour . Mix until dough-like. Hardens to a durable, sandable skin.
Eco Titan Blueprint Worksheet Eco Titan Blueprint
Larger Than Life: Sculptural Planning Document
Student Name:
Date:
Phase 1: Conceptual Spark
Target Object Selection:
What everyday item will you transform?
Artist Inspiration:
Which artist from our slides influences your plan?
Conceptual Connection:
Why did you choose this object? What story does it tell when it becomes "larger than life"? (Think about the impact of the object on our environment or culture).
Phase 2: Mathematical Scale
A. Actual Size (Inches)
Height:
Width:
Depth:
B. Giant Size (Inches/Feet)
Target H:
Target W:
Target D:
*Note: At least one dimension MUST be 24 inches (2 feet) or larger.
Phase 3: Visual Design
Primary View (Front)
Profile View (Side)
Structural Skeleton
Sketch the internal armature. How will you keep it from collapsing or tipping over?
Material Inventory
Check off the materials you need. Circle the ones you still need to collect.
Cardboard Boxes
Hot Glue Sticks
Newspaper/Packing
Masking Tape
Flour (for Clay)
Found Objects: ____
Found Objects: ____
Paint/Surface Finish
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. By scaling everyday waste into "larger than life" figures, we confront the physical and environmental weight of our society's consumption.
Environmental Impact
Sustainability is not just a practice here; it is a medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, students prove that creative innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
Structural Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures and balanced centers of gravity, these titans achieve monumental scale through lightweight, humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Recycled Cardboard
The structural skeleton and outer skin, manipulated for surface depth.
Paper Clay
A custom flour-based recipe used for high-detail organic textures.
Found Objects
Discarded scrap repurposed into kinetic and mechanical details.
Presented By THE ART DEPARTMENT
Exhibition THE CENTRAL GALLERY
Curriculum Series Larger Than Life 3D
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Monumental Sustainable Art
The Giant in the Garbage
The sculptures in this gallery are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan stands as a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. By scaling everyday waste into "larger than life" figures, we confront the physical and environmental weight of our society's consumption.
Environmental Impact
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that creative innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
Structural Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures, these titans achieve monumental scale from humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Recycled Cardboard
Structural skeleton and outer skin manipulated for depth.
Paper Clay
A custom recipe used for organic surface textures.
Found Objects
Discarded scrap repurposed into mechanical details.
Presented By The Art Department
Exhibition Hall Central Gallery
Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered for smooth surfaces
Accessible common medium
Technique: Lamination
Building thickness by gluing sheets, then carving them into organic shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does an object stop being a "cup" and start being a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in what we throw away.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Texture Challenges
Plastic Bag Movement
Soda Tab Scales
Lid Armor Plate
Plastic Scrap Skin
Student Example Gallery
Giant Footwear
2ft long sneaker: cardboard and paper clay laces.
Cardboard Paper Clay
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. By scaling everyday waste into "larger than life" figures, we confront the physical and environmental weight of our consumption.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that creative innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures, these titans achieve monumental scale from humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Structural skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
A custom recipe for organic textures.
Found Objects
Repurposed scraps for detail.
Created By The Art Department
Location Central Gallery
Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered for smooth surfaces
Accessible common medium
Technique
Building thickness by gluing sheets, then carving them into organic shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does an object stop being a "cup" and start being a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in what we throw away.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Plastic Bag Movement
Soda Tab Scales
Lid Armor Plate
Plastic Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard and paper clay laces.
Cardboard Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered smooth surfaces
Accessible medium
Technique
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does an object stop being a "cup" and start being a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in what we throw away.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Plastic Bag Movement
Soda Tab Scales
Lid Armor Plate
Plastic Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard and paper clay laces.
Cardboard Innovation
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan stands as a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. By scaling everyday waste into "larger than life" figures, we confront the physical and environmental weight of our society's consumption.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that creative innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures, these titans achieve monumental scale from humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
The structural skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
A custom flour recipe for organic textures.
Found Scrap
Repurposed waste for kinetic details.
Created By The Art Department
Exhibition Hall Central Gallery
Curriculum Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered smooth surfaces
Accessible medium
Technique
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does a "cup" become a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in waste.
1
Found Texture
Netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Bag Sway
Tab Scale
Lid Armor
Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard and paper clay laces.
Cardboard
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan stands as a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. We confront the physical weight of consumption through the power of art.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures, these titans achieve scale from humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Structural skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
A custom recipe for organic textures.
Found scrap
Repurposed waste for kinetic details.
Created By Art Dept
Location Central Gallery
Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Monumental Sustainable Art
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter. We confront the physical weight of consumption through the power of art.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that innovation can thrive without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies complex internal architecture. Using triangulated armatures, these titans achieve scale from humble origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
Custom organic texture.
Found Scraps
Repurposed kinetic detail.
Created By Art Dept
Location Central Gallery
Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered smooth surfaces
Accessible medium
Technique: Lamination
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into complex shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does a "cup" become a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in waste.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Bag Sway
Tab Scale
Lid Armor
Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard construction with hand-formed paper clay detailing.
Cardboard Innovation
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that innovation thrives without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. These titans achieve monumental scale from humble, lightweight origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
Custom organic textures.
Found scrap
Repurposed kinetic details.
Created By Art Dept
Exhibition Hall Central Gallery
Curriculum Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered smooth surfaces
Accessible medium
Technique
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into complex shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into vast biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does a "cup" become a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in waste.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Bag Sway
Tab Scale
Lid Armor
Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard construction with hand-formed paper clay detailing.
Cardboard Innovation
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final ECO TITAN
Monumental Sustainable Art
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that innovation thrives without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies complex internal architecture. These titans achieve monumental scale from humble, lightweight origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Structural skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
Custom organic textures.
Found Scrap
Repurposed kinetic details.
Created By Art Department
Exhibition Hall Central Gallery
Curriculum Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Pure recycled cardboard
Layered smooth surfaces
Accessible medium
Technique
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into complex shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
pacegallery.com/artists/tara-donovan
04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into vast biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does a "cup" become a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, look for hidden textures and potential movement in waste.
1
Found Texture
Plastic netting, lids, egg cartons, or bubble wrap.
2
Kinetic Movement
Using wire, hinges, or springy plastics to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Bag Sway
Tab Scale
Lid Armor
Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard construction with hand-formed paper clay detailing.
Cardboard Innovation
Eco Titan Gallery Poster Final Plus ECO TITAN
Sustainable Monumentalism
The Giant in the Garbage
These monumental sculptures are a challenge to our perception of waste. Created by Advanced 3D Design students, each Eco Titan is a testament to the potential hidden within discarded matter.
The Mission
Sustainability is our medium. By utilizing 100% recycled materials, we prove that innovation thrives without exhausting new resources.
The Engineering
Beyond the surface lies a complex internal architecture. These titans achieve monumental scale from humble, lightweight origins.
Anatomy of a Titan
Cardboard
Skeleton and outer skin.
Paper Clay
Custom organic textures.
Found scrap
Repurposed kinetic details.
Created By Art Dept
Exhibition Hall Central Gallery
Curriculum Series Eco-Innovation
Eco Titan Slides Final Version Plus ECO TITANS
The Art of the Larger Than Life Sculpture
What is "Larger Than Life"?
Monumental Scale
Expanding mundane objects to a giant size to force the viewer to look at them differently.
Material Transformation
Using "waste" materials to create objects of high aesthetic and structural value.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas
James Lake
The Cardboard Maestro
03 / Artist File
Anatomical form rendered in layered cardboard
Cardboard
Layering
smooth forms
Technique
Build thickness by gluing sheets, then carve into complex shapes.
Tara Donovan
The Power of Multiples
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04 / Artist File
Donovan repeats mundane items thousands of times to transform them into vast biological landscapes.
Plastic Cups
Index Cards
Toothpicks
Straws
Scale Tip
Impact comes from massing . When does a "cup" become a "texture"?
Untitled (Plastic Cups)
Trash to Treasure
Beyond cardboard, find hidden textures in waste.
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Found Texture
Netting, lids, egg cartons, bubble wrap.
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Kinetic Plan
Use wire or hinges to create sway.
Innovation Lab
Bag Sway
Tab Scale
Lid Armor
Scrap Skin
Student Gallery
Giant Footwear
Cardboard construction with hand-formed paper clay detailing.
Cardboard Innovation
Monumental Watch
Intricate mechanical details requiring internal structural armature.
