Transformation & Unity (crit Nov. 18)

Object Transformation and Unification
You will change two objects of your choice into something new by taking them apart and combining the pieces together. You must reuse ALL of the material in your existing objects, and combine them into a single unified work. This is not a collage (objects attached to a flat surface). We want you to physically join the parts of these objects together and create a new 3-D object.

What you are responsible for bringing in to class
November 4 two objects not bigger than 12" that you feel comfortable changing. You should begin to disassemble your objects at home and bring ALL of the pieces to class.
Any other supplies you would like to use while altering your object, such as glue, tape, sewing supplies, etc.
November 18 Finished project due. Critique day.

Important concept:  unity = a sense of order or completeness

Look at artworks by these artists for inspiration. 

Robert Rauschenberg

Sara Sze

No electronics. If you want to know why, watch this video.

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Hybrid Sculptures by Satish Tang
Hybrid sculptures of ancient chinese ceramics, western pop icons, manga aesthetics and kitsch
TANG was born in Dublin, Ireland of Trinidadian parents, but currently lives & works in British Columbia, Canada.

How do objects communicate meaning?


Previous year projects

Alter-ego Mask (crit Oct. 21)

Think of an aspect of your personality that the world doesn't normally see. Your challenge is to create a mask (think of it as a sculpture for your head) that represents that concept without illustrating it. This “mask” shouldn't look like anything you've seen before; approach the project in any way that makes sense to you. The materials are up to you. Let the forms, lines, colors and materials you use speak about your concept. You will wear the mask during critique on October 21.

Requirements
• The mask must obscure most, if not all of your face. 
• NO STORE-BOUGHT MASKS. This is not a Halloween mask.
• Some element of the mask should extend at least 12 inches from your head.
• Think about how you will wear it and don’t be afraid to get your shoulders and upper body involved as part of the mask, or as a way to wear it.
• You will be graded on your effort as well as your creativity, thoughtfulness, technique, and skill in making the mask.

You will have two weeks to work on the project, use your time wisely. There will be an in-class work day on Oct. 12.


Pencil Mask by Rebecca Horn
http://www.mediaartnet.org/works/bleistiftmaske/




Native Alaskan Inuit mask

Susan Cole, Member of the (Medicine) Cabinet, Mixed Media

Yup'ik culture from Western Alaska, early 20th century
The mask here, one of a pair, represents "Negakfok," meaning the north wind or, more eloquently, the spirit that likes cold and stormy weather. Its white spots are said to represent snow flakes, and the many wood danglers clattered when moved giving a voice to the spirit of the north wind.

http://www.glenbow.org/collections/museum/native/inuit.cfm


a Soundsuit by Nick Cave
http://badatsports.com/2008/nick-caves-soundsuits/

Masks from Burkina Faso, Central Africa.  Mossi mask, wan liuli, Ouagadougou style, photo 1976

Mossi masks at a year-end anceatral celebration in the village of Zeguedeguin, far eastern Mossi area, 1977. The red, or male, masks.

2009 projects 2010 projects

2010 projects
http://newworldsculpture9.blogspot.com/2009/10/alter-ego-mask-due-nov-6.html