Elements with Enid: Space

Space refers to the areas in, around and between the components of the design, as well as the entire three-dimensional area it occupies. Artists manipulate materials to define space and call attention to parts of the composition. Total design space includes:

• Positive space: areas occupied by materials

• Negative space: unoccupied or open space

Studying three-dimensional handbags with interiors, exteriors, backs and fronts decorated with chunky jewels helped students think about the total design space of Enid’s works, and their own.