Pop Art Mache Sculpture 

Assignment: 

You need to create a pop art sculpture out of cardboard and paper mache. 

You can choose to work in groups of 2 or alone 

Sculpture needs to be large scale 

Where the sculpture will be displayed is a essential component in the development of the idea

Sculptures should be painted for finish. 

Objectives: 

• I can design a 3-D sculpture in the round. 

• I can create an armature to support my paper mache sculpture.

• I can use paper mache to finish and add details to my sculpture. 

• I can mix acrylic paint. 

• I can consider display and presentation.

What is Pop Art?

Pop art, art movement of the late 1950s and ’60s that was inspired by commercial and popular culture. Characteristics often include: 

• Bright color

• Large scale 

• Humor or satire

• Mass culture references 

Jeff Koons 

Paper Mache Sculpture Examples:

Everyday object examples: 

Food: 

People or characters: 

Planning & Design 

Process

Creating the Armature 

What is an armature?

An armature is a framework around which the sculpture is built. This framework provides structure and stability, especially when a plastic material such as wax, paper mache, or plaster is being used as the medium.

Developing with Paper Mache 

Painting and Finishing