April 7A few folks started to write the Artist's Statement, while others installed the work in the lobby. Ms. B, went on line and looked at suggestions from students and added a their ideas to the mix. What do you think? We need a title, so start brainstorming!
Artists' statement so far:
We decided to create this temporary installation to somehow represent the school and the 1400 + students and staff in it. We began working with Denise Driscoll, an artist from Holliston, and explored a lot of different media. We decided that we were going to work with bottles because they were so plentiful around the school, and one man’s junk could be another man’s treasure . . .?. After some brainstorming, we agreed on the ideas of cutting the bottles into spirals and hanging them by chicken wire. We were able to suspend them all on the ceiling. The way the bottles fall onto the ground makes it a mystical and tranquil scene, like a curtain that leads to who knows where. Everyone in the class interprets the installation in their own way and that makes it interesting and worth the work.
What is an installation?
Installation art uses sculptural materials and other media to help modify the way the viewer experiences a particular and familiar space in a new way. Materials can range from everyday and natural materials, to new media such as video, sound, performance, and technology.
Artists:
3D Design: Public Spaces Semester 2 Class: Jon, Brenda, Jamal, Evan, Georgina, Laken, Alex, Jeremy, Mia, John Andreas, Tory, Anton, Patric, Cassie, and James
Denise came up with some possible titles. What do you all think? Can you add a few?
"Unwinding" or "Unwound"
Message in a Bottle
Breaking the Bottleneck
BYOB (bring your own bottle) ?
Helix
Bottled up
Coiling
Uncoiling
Winding Down
7 comments:
I think the statement is good. It explains what we thought in our process and how we feel about our work and what we did. I've noticed people looking at it and it's pretty cool to know that I helped make it. My only issue with the artist's statement written by our class is the length of it. I'm a little worried people won't stop to read it all.
Yes, I agree. Good point. People will not stop and read something lengthy. John suggested we chop it up into smaller pieces and put them up in different places. This is a great method to get the audience to move around the piece, as well!
Very exciting to visit the blog and to find new photos and the statement posted. I'll be in this morning to complete the installation! You all have done fantastic work.
Heyy this is brenda comment tint the blog really Like the idea that we have going. this si very int.. and also i say we should shorten the statement
Hi Brenda
Installations often evolve while they are in public. If you feel strongly about the statement needing to be shorter, address it with the class this week.
Are people bringing bottles? Are you hearing people talk about it? I may see you all on Friday when we take the installation down.
I like what you are doing. Sends out a good statement.
Also, I find it inspiring since I am an artist myself
Sincerely,
A.
Hi Canvas
Thanks for taking a look at our work. Just wondering, what path led you to our blog?
Denise
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