CARDBOARD CUISINE | A CREATIVE SCULPTURE PROJECT

Students in Whitfield’s 3D Studio: Sculpture class recently took on a challenging and creative project: creating food sculptures out of cardboard.

The project was inspired by a classic sculpture exercise: taking an ordinary object and scaling it up or down. Students were asked to brainstorm food, or food-related items, that they would like to create. After sketching out their ideas, they started building their sculptures out of cardboard.

The students used a variety of materials to decorate their sculptures, including paint, paper, glitter, and markers. They also had to consider the principles of sculpture, such as scale, space, and texture.

The results were amazing! Students created a variety of realistic and creative food sculptures, including a slice of pepperoni pizza, a hunk of cheese, a raspberry pie, a Bomb Pop, a slice of cheese garlic bread, a blood orange, and a biscuit breakfast sandwich.

“The students had to really problem-solve with this project,” said faculty member Curtis Erlinger. “I didn’t give them solutions, but I did give them a lot of materials and encouraged them to play with their food. These works

are dedicated to Whitfield School’s SAGE Dining Services staff--thank you for all that you do!”

The sculptures were displayed throughout the school for all to enjoy. They were a hit with students, staff, and visitors alike.

Tips For Creating Your Own

CARDBOARD CUISINE!

If you’re looking for a creative and challenging project to try, why not give cardboard cuisine a try? You might be surprised at what you can create!

1. Start by brainstorming some ideas for what you want to make.

2. Sketch out your ideas before you start building.

3. Use a variety of materials to decorate your sculptures.

4. Consider the principles of sculpture, such as scale, space, and texture.

5. Have fun and be creative!