Wednesday, September 13, 2006



After building the last project, i went on to build this boat, inspired by some of the boat prints that i've done. This boat was basically built with no reference, and i just built upon pieces of wood that i had put down before. Also this project isnt quite done as i wanted to silk screen sails with different stages of a storm within them, but i went ahead and submitted it in to the gallery. The size of the boat is about 3-4 feet in height, and about 5 feet long, 2 feet wide.

It's kinda nice to make an image, then to try and make it 3-dimensional.. It comes with its own set of huge challenges but I personally think its well worth it. Hope you guys like.


Front picture of the boat.


Closer picture of the side.


The back of the boat.


A close up shot.

16 comments:

Gerald de Dios said...

Jon, now you built a boat? And with no reference. You're just a creative genius! Very impressive project. I like that you decided to have it suspended in the air.

Unknown said...

WOW!! THis is awesome! Wait I think awesome is an understatement!!

Akshata said...

hi JOn!
fabulous!!!!!!!!!!
each and every snap seems 2 me as if its a painting with all its requirements.superb. it is so much interesting making models. now what next....?

richtuzon said...

You really blossomed there, mr. Han. These are all so great.

richtuzon said...

Hey John, I was meaning to call you. George M was trying to track you down for some freelance because of that project you've worked on with him. Well, it seems as though it's really taking off and he wanted you to do more. E-mail me off-line and I'll forward his info to you if you are interested.

keep up the excellent work.

Jon Han said...

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Randy Bantog said...

i stared at that thing in all its glory in the art center gallery yesterday. it's so awesome.

Arree Chung said...

jon, when can i order a boat? will it float?

Arree Chung said...

jon, when can i order a boat and will it float?

Kenichi Hoshine said...

Holy crap! I echo the sentiments of the people above. The ship is very skeletal, yet warm. Beautiful!

dex mission said...

wow...... thats amazing.

Nikkita said...

I like what the shadow adds to it. Like it refers back to the two dimensional prints.

Mike said...

Ive seen the boat, the man, the cranes and I am looking forward to seeing your next projects.

Jon Han said...

Thanks everyone again for all the comments... I've been pretty busy with alot of stuff, but i promise to have more work up soon.

Arree- its already floating.

Kenichi- Thanks for the compliement man, I really enjoy your work.

Nikkita- Yea thats one of the things i like to play with the dimensionality of the a 3d piece but still having a 2 dimensional read.

Mike- Thanks man, hope europe was fun.. we got to get some lunch or something soon.

Mike said...

hey jon, I'm good, just trying to get organized. I like your website. did you build it yourself?

Casey said...

geez... this thing is huge!! when i first saw it @ the art center gallery, i was like "damn, how many hours this guy spent on this ship!?" and plus it's all made from small scarps of wood too!! GJ!!