Installation Art

What is Installation Art?● site-specific, 3D works designed to transform the

perception of a space

● can be either temporary or permanent

● constructed in exhibition spaces such as museums and galleries, as well as public- and private spaces

● designed to exist only in the space for which they were created

Wall of Barrels, Iron Curtain, Rue Visconti, Paris 1962

In protest to the Berlin Wall, 240 oil barrels were stacked to block the most narrow, one-way street in Paris. This street was the only street connecting 2 towns – no one could pass.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Collaborative Art

What is Collaborative Art?● process where 2+ people work together in an

intersection of common goals

● joint production by two or more artists

● popular in Modern Art

● requires leadership, strong work ethic, compromise, negotiation and teamwork

Social Issues

What is a Social Issue?● matters that directly or indirectly affect many or all

members of a society

● are considered to be problems, controversies related to moral values, or both.

What is a Social Message?

● works of art, music, film or text that highlight a social issue with an intention to draw attention to it and help resolve the issue.

Your Task● work alone or with one other person and create a

collaborative 3D sculpture designed to highlight a social issue.

Artist: Mark Jenkins

Student Work Examples

What you’ll do:● Decide if you’re going to work alone or with a partner.

● Brainstorm a list of 10 social issues you could create an installation sculpture for.

● For each issue, list 2-3 possible locations your sculpture could be installed.

● NOTE: You may not actually be able to install your sculpture, however, if it’s something you would like to pursue we can work together to see if it is possible. Review list and complete Worksheet #2: 4 best ideas.

What you’ll do:● Review your list and plan out details for 3 ideas from your

brainstormed list● Social Issue – Describe the social issue in detail. ● Location – Where would a sculpture about this social

message be most effective? ● Ideas for your social message sculpture ● Additional elements to make your sculpture unique

● Find reference images that will help you draw and sculpt your best idea.

What you’ll do:● Develop at least 3 drawings and planning sketches to

visually describe how your sculpture will look if placed in the location. Use your references to help develop your ideas.

● Participate in a demonstration and materials workshop on creating a packing tape sculpture.

● Create your final sculpture based on the plans you worked out and the techniques taught in class.

Tips:

● Think outside the norm and the expected.

● Work well together and make detailed plans for a good final product.

● No less than 3, no more than 6 layers of tape to create a stable structure.

NOTE!

● If you work with a partner, you will receive an individual grade for the project.

● Each of you is required to complete this brainstorming packet and submit it when the project is complete.