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Installation Extravaganza!
Finally, we come to the last project of the year -- an installation extravaganza!
What is an installation, you ask? Here is what Wikipedia has to say about it:
"Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space."
By its very nature, an installation piece is also transient. So, it's not really meant to live forever; in fact, most installations would never make a mark in the art world, if it wasn't for our ability to record the process through photos.
By looking at spaces around us and defining how we could change the perspective of others regarding this space, we execute one of the most difficult ways of thinking about art, which involves ideas, problem-solving and design thinking.
The original idea was to have everyone design their very own installation, but the thing is, we don't have enough time or space to get everyone's installation designed, approved and finished. Also, as we all know, we would probably encounter the bean issue.
"What's the bean issue, Mrs. J?"
"Someone will put a bean on a spoon, put it on a chair and call it done."
To avoid the bean issue, the class will be divided into two groups. This will provide us with six robust installations in the end.
This is how the work will go:
Phase 0 - Define who will be the recorded of the work. This person will have the added task of taking photos of the process and final work. Give her some slack in the end! Recording the process is hard work!
Phase 1 - Space hunting with writing boards. Take lots of notes! Light brainstorming may be a good idea. Look at spaces around the school and think how you could change or modify the perception of this space. How can you make your audience feel differently, think differently or otherwise take something home to reflect? Please restrict your search to the interior of the Senior building.
Phase 2 - Thinking of your notes regarding the spaces you considered, brainstorm three solutions that would modify the spaces. Remember that you can't damage the structure of the building, and holes to the wall should be kept to a minimum (although a couple needed holes can be fixed).
Phase 3 - From your sketches, select a design you like.
Phase 4 - Modify the design. Get it even crazier! Mix it up! Surprise Mrs. J!!!
Phase 5 - Plan what is needed; this is where it gets interesting. Most of the stuff should be recycled or repurposed. I had to do this project in college, and having to find or source my own materials really helped me get creative, and finish the work within a budget. Remember this is not a permanent thing... just something that will modify the space for a certain amount of time.
Phase 6 - Build it! Paint it! Do it! Cut it! Mount it! Whatever it!
Phase 7 - Install it and enjoy!
If two people select the same space or area in the school, then we will have to find a compromise or see if the space can be shared, as it is very common for a gallery to have several installations on the same space at the same time. If this is not possible, then we play rock-paper-scissors.
In the end, we should be left with six wondrous sculptures from our three senior classes. These sculptures will be featured in a brochure, and the whole school will be able to enjoy it. We will have a great little installation walk with write-ups to go with it.
Points to be considered are craftsmanship, originality, creativity, time management and care with materials.
Resources for materials:
ReStores are my favourite!!! Sometimes going into one can change your whole project.
Keep that in mind -- the hunt may speak to you in ways you wouldn't imagine!
https://www.habitatgv.ca/page.aspx?pageId=2
Vancouver ReStore
69 West 69th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5X 2W6
604-326-3055
restorevanmanager@habitatgv.ca
North Vancouver ReStore
340 Lynn Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2C5
604 -985-5618
restorenvmanager@habitatgv.ca
Here is a link to some recycling centres:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=recycle+centre+vancouver&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=4DoHV-SqMoKojwP_uoHoDQ
Finally, here is Urban Source -- a haven for odd things, shapes and bizarre items -- whatever you can stuff in a bag, for super cheap:
http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/
Let's take a look at some amazing installations from other artists. For even more, go here.
What is an installation, you ask? Here is what Wikipedia has to say about it:
"Installation art is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space."
By its very nature, an installation piece is also transient. So, it's not really meant to live forever; in fact, most installations would never make a mark in the art world, if it wasn't for our ability to record the process through photos.
By looking at spaces around us and defining how we could change the perspective of others regarding this space, we execute one of the most difficult ways of thinking about art, which involves ideas, problem-solving and design thinking.
The original idea was to have everyone design their very own installation, but the thing is, we don't have enough time or space to get everyone's installation designed, approved and finished. Also, as we all know, we would probably encounter the bean issue.
"What's the bean issue, Mrs. J?"
"Someone will put a bean on a spoon, put it on a chair and call it done."
To avoid the bean issue, the class will be divided into two groups. This will provide us with six robust installations in the end.
This is how the work will go:
Phase 0 - Define who will be the recorded of the work. This person will have the added task of taking photos of the process and final work. Give her some slack in the end! Recording the process is hard work!
Phase 1 - Space hunting with writing boards. Take lots of notes! Light brainstorming may be a good idea. Look at spaces around the school and think how you could change or modify the perception of this space. How can you make your audience feel differently, think differently or otherwise take something home to reflect? Please restrict your search to the interior of the Senior building.
Phase 2 - Thinking of your notes regarding the spaces you considered, brainstorm three solutions that would modify the spaces. Remember that you can't damage the structure of the building, and holes to the wall should be kept to a minimum (although a couple needed holes can be fixed).
Phase 3 - From your sketches, select a design you like.
Phase 4 - Modify the design. Get it even crazier! Mix it up! Surprise Mrs. J!!!
Phase 5 - Plan what is needed; this is where it gets interesting. Most of the stuff should be recycled or repurposed. I had to do this project in college, and having to find or source my own materials really helped me get creative, and finish the work within a budget. Remember this is not a permanent thing... just something that will modify the space for a certain amount of time.
Phase 6 - Build it! Paint it! Do it! Cut it! Mount it! Whatever it!
Phase 7 - Install it and enjoy!
If two people select the same space or area in the school, then we will have to find a compromise or see if the space can be shared, as it is very common for a gallery to have several installations on the same space at the same time. If this is not possible, then we play rock-paper-scissors.
In the end, we should be left with six wondrous sculptures from our three senior classes. These sculptures will be featured in a brochure, and the whole school will be able to enjoy it. We will have a great little installation walk with write-ups to go with it.
Points to be considered are craftsmanship, originality, creativity, time management and care with materials.
Resources for materials:
ReStores are my favourite!!! Sometimes going into one can change your whole project.
Keep that in mind -- the hunt may speak to you in ways you wouldn't imagine!
https://www.habitatgv.ca/page.aspx?pageId=2
Vancouver ReStore
69 West 69th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5X 2W6
604-326-3055
restorevanmanager@habitatgv.ca
North Vancouver ReStore
340 Lynn Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2C5
604 -985-5618
restorenvmanager@habitatgv.ca
Here is a link to some recycling centres:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=recycle+centre+vancouver&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=4DoHV-SqMoKojwP_uoHoDQ
Finally, here is Urban Source -- a haven for odd things, shapes and bizarre items -- whatever you can stuff in a bag, for super cheap:
http://www.urbansource.bc.ca/
Let's take a look at some amazing installations from other artists. For even more, go here.
Toilet paper!
Tree deer. So cool.
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I can haz boxes?
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Installations can make you smile!
This one is recycled bottles.
This one is made of lights.
Simple, but effective.
Yes. Those are chairs.
Just sand on the floor. Beautiful!
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Very sad spaghetti monster!
This one is all balloons!
Tree people... made by high school students!
Middle schoolers did this one.
Paintings on wall, sculptures on floor.
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...Godzilla??
This one changes all the time.
This one rocks! No, really.
Beacon lights.
So beautiful, and it fills the space!
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This makes me think of what you guys must feel during finals. Any takers?
And remember... The one below is not an installation.
