* Gregor's Room Final Solution

3D Project: Create a 5 piece bedroom representation with only using paper, water and ink.

Inspired by Kafka's Metamorphosis.

After reading the story my response was this piece. The main character Gregor is a traveling salesman who's life revolves around working long, hard days to support his family. He feels trapped in the monotony of his life, constantly working. The fear of stepping out of line creates a panic within him. After Gregor changes into the bug, with a million little legs, he feels trapped within his room. A different sort of panic has set in.

The bed was seen as an enormous piece that Gregor had to overcome in his new life. As he learned to control the different parts of his body, he lost more of himself and his old world. The rug was plush, soft enough to fall onto and not get hurt. The headboard was ornate and the rich royal blue and green are signs that the family was trying to live in a fashion that was above their means. Thus adding to the stress Gregor felt.

Little by little the hatred Gregor felt directed at him, while a bug, degraded him to the point of his demise. His old life shattered is represented by the building and a brief case. A grey shadow of his former life hanging over him. As Gregor dwindled into nothing, his family began to thrive. The metamorphosis of Gregor and his family are related. As Gregor dies, his family finally learns to thrive on their own.

In Process - Painting the pillow

In Process - Bed and Frame

Detail #1 Blanket with Woven detail

Photo #1 Final piece - showing the bed box spring, table, and rug.
Dimensions of bed 9 in x 4 in by 1.5 in
Material is white copy paper, no glue or fixative used.

Photo #2 Final Piece - showing bed, Gregor, Rug

Detail #2 - Up Close bed

Detail #3 - Building and brief case

Photo #3 Complete Piece - Gregor's room
"Lost and Found"

Detail #4 - Up Close Table and Brief Case

Detail #5 - Intricacy of Rug

Photo #4 Complete Gregor's Room

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