What I accomplished/discovered/encountered:
After visiting the faculty show, Creators Collect, I discovered that almost anything can be a collection if you put effort or worth into it. I surprised to see the lint traps in the exhibition, but such quantity, the traps really did become valued art.
Although I'm sure I'll change my mind and say this many times over, I think I have a plan! (a collection of found objects, along with creating pieces to assemble a fictional narrative for a stranger).
The third thing I determined was that my ideas will work! People have been responding positively to my sketches, so I just need to develop them further (decide what type of story I want to tell) and try not to doubt myself!
What I'll do next:
I really need to research artists such as: Allison Saar, John Carin, Dieter Rot, Kay Walking Stick, and Christian Boltanski. I'd also like to take a look at shrines from different cultures. I think beginning to write some stories and create some characters (as practice) would also be a good idea.
Sounds good. I like the drawings and diagrams, but I can't wait to see you put some actual objects together now. In that process, I think you'll learn a lot. And this may bring up new questions and open some doors.
ReplyDeleteSomething to think about- once you begin putting objects together, you'll see (as I'm sure you're already aware if you're looking at artists like Boltanski) that presentation makes a huge difference- lighting, color, etc. You also may be interested in someone like Sarah Sze- she makes dynamic installations, completely controlling the atmosphere of her piece with the varying arrangement of objects. I'm glad you're diving in to this idea- exciting stuff!
Amanda