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Materials and Tools:
Materials and Tools:
During our exploration of Installation, we utilized several different methods of art making. The indoor and outdoor installations consisted of materials found in our immediate environment with the only difference being that the indoor installation used artificial and man-made items as the primary source of materials. In contrast, the outdoor installation consisted of only natural materials. The materials and tools were chosen more at random at first and then used to create an image we had in our heads about our piece. They could have been made out of on-hand or found objects in each environment. The video installation piece was more similar to the indoor installation material-wise but the majority of the items were sourced from home environments, including some of the technology.
During our exploration of Installation, we utilized several different methods of art making. The indoor and outdoor installations consisted of materials found in our immediate environment with the only difference being that the indoor installation used artificial and man-made items as the primary source of materials. In contrast, the outdoor installation consisted of only natural materials. The materials and tools were chosen more at random at first and then used to create an image we had in our heads about our piece. They could have been made out of on-hand or found objects in each environment. The video installation piece was more similar to the indoor installation material-wise but the majority of the items were sourced from home environments, including some of the technology.
Processes and Procedures:
Processes and Procedures:
The indoor and outdoor installation pieces were the most similar in process. Each project started out with our group assessing the space we decided to use and playing around with some found materials in that environment. Each installation then slowly developed into what you see below through individual and group ideation. In both of these installations, I'd say that the finished product and idea developed over time as we got used to the space and brought out some materials to work with. We didn't go into either of these with a solid plan of what we wanted to create, but each addition slowly added meaning to our work and influenced our decision making.
The indoor and outdoor installation pieces were the most similar in process. Each project started out with our group assessing the space we decided to use and playing around with some found materials in that environment. Each installation then slowly developed into what you see below through individual and group ideation. In both of these installations, I'd say that the finished product and idea developed over time as we got used to the space and brought out some materials to work with. We didn't go into either of these with a solid plan of what we wanted to create, but each addition slowly added meaning to our work and influenced our decision making.
Our video installation played out a bit differently in the way we went about planning. This installation required a bit more precursory work in regards to choosing what we wanted to make, how we wanted to present it and where, as well as how we were going to organize our individual video content to create a cohesive whole. Instead of responding to a certain space or environment, we came up with an idea we wanted to explore and found a suitable display area after the fact. The shelving unit ended up being the perfect space for us to set up our installation and fit our physical display ideas as well.
Our video installation played out a bit differently in the way we went about planning. This installation required a bit more precursory work in regards to choosing what we wanted to make, how we wanted to present it and where, as well as how we were going to organize our individual video content to create a cohesive whole. Instead of responding to a certain space or environment, we came up with an idea we wanted to explore and found a suitable display area after the fact. The shelving unit ended up being the perfect space for us to set up our installation and fit our physical display ideas as well.
Experiment Analysis:
Experiment Analysis:
Each of these installation pieces had their own charms and challenges but I feel that regardless of that I was able to strengthen my skills in spatial awareness and design decision making. This is one of the first times I've worked with art that is 'away from the wall' so to speak. In the past I have really only exhibited hanging pieces, nothing that offers a 360 degree view. I felt I had a lot more real estate to consider when creating each piece - I had to take into account the backdrop of each piece, which was no longer a white wall with no other objects in sight.
Each of these installation pieces had their own charms and challenges but I feel that regardless of that I was able to strengthen my skills in spatial awareness and design decision making. This is one of the first times I've worked with art that is 'away from the wall' so to speak. In the past I have really only exhibited hanging pieces, nothing that offers a 360 degree view. I felt I had a lot more real estate to consider when creating each piece - I had to take into account the backdrop of each piece, which was no longer a white wall with no other objects in sight.
There were some limitations depending on the physical space the art piece was in. The indoor installation would have looked much better with a backdrop of sorts, but I felt uncomfortable hanging things from the pipes on the ceiling. The video installation was in a nice little cove but we were unable to move things like the kiln or the silver tubing. We tried to embrace those things instead as there were not a lot of available solutions. The outdoor installation was a bit easier to frame as we chose our space for the interesting angles created by fallen trees. The background to that was also a nice leafy green that called to the natural materials of our work.
There were some limitations depending on the physical space the art piece was in. The indoor installation would have looked much better with a backdrop of sorts, but I felt uncomfortable hanging things from the pipes on the ceiling. The video installation was in a nice little cove but we were unable to move things like the kiln or the silver tubing. We tried to embrace those things instead as there were not a lot of available solutions. The outdoor installation was a bit easier to frame as we chose our space for the interesting angles created by fallen trees. The background to that was also a nice leafy green that called to the natural materials of our work.
All in all, I think all of the explorations were successful in that I learned a lot about the requirements of installation art and just how wide the range of possibilities can be.
All in all, I think all of the explorations were successful in that I learned a lot about the requirements of installation art and just how wide the range of possibilities can be.
Ideas for the Art Classroom:
Ideas for the Art Classroom:
I'm excited to use all of these installation ideas in my future classroom. I think installation is a great way to get students more physically involved in art making and opening up their minds to all the possibilities of what 'art' can truly mean. I think I'm most excited about having students use found materials for their work as it highlights how anything can be used as an art material if it's used with care and purpose. I also think installation is a great project to use with group work. Installation can be a very laborious task and breaking down the steps/tasks can be a great way to get all groupmates involved and working towards a common goal. I'm always interested in finding new ways to incorporate larger, group projects into my curriculum as I see it as a way to build up an artistic community.
I'm excited to use all of these installation ideas in my future classroom. I think installation is a great way to get students more physically involved in art making and opening up their minds to all the possibilities of what 'art' can truly mean. I think I'm most excited about having students use found materials for their work as it highlights how anything can be used as an art material if it's used with care and purpose. I also think installation is a great project to use with group work. Installation can be a very laborious task and breaking down the steps/tasks can be a great way to get all groupmates involved and working towards a common goal. I'm always interested in finding new ways to incorporate larger, group projects into my curriculum as I see it as a way to build up an artistic community.
Indoor Installation
Indoor Installation
Outdoor Installation
Outdoor Installation
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Video ART Installation
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