Mass and line session 2

I think there are two approaches to this lesson. Last year we focused on trying to have both mass and line have equal value. Today the goal was to choose 1 are of focus either mass or line.

Whichever one we chose, the other should be subordinate to it. So if you want to emphasize line, have the mass support the line. If you want to emphasize mas   s, this line should highlight the mass.

There are a few things to consider. Mass equals form. You want your mass to have a shape. The default seems to be a sphere, but we should challenge ourselves to go outside the ordinary. You do not want your mass to become a line. I am still not clear on how to tell when mass transforms into line.

The following were the  types of mistakes people tended to make in this lesson.

1. Not having an interesting line. Just putting in a straight stick.

2. Making a circle / wall.

3. Having the line stop in the container, instead of making it look like it extends beyond both up but also down.

4. transforming mass into line.

5. Not having dense enough mass.

Ikebana arrangement is not confined to the container. You can use the table and space around it. Also at the same time you can not separate the arrangement from its surrounding environment, so you should be mindful of shadows, wall color, hanging artwork, etc.