A term coined by Marcel Duchamp in 1915 to describe
prefabricated, often mass-produced objects isolated from their intended use and
elevated to the status of art by the artist choosing and designating them as
such. The term “assisted Readymade” refers to works of this type whose
components have been combined or modified by the artist.
“A piece of art that is used more to picture the work of art
with the mind rather than the eye” - Duchamp
“I’m really interested in the intersection between what
something is, how something is, what kind of history it might have.”- Jason
Dodge
Your must submit a written proposal for two DIFFERENT pieces
via reminds to your instructor on/before Friday 3/29 EACH with:
1. A detailed 2D sketch and an explanation of your
concept
2. Which artists you researched for your piece
You will have three weeks to think, research and work on the
project. There is no class on 3/29 so you will do this project at home. There should be very little technique
and/or skill involved with the ‘fabrication’ of this piece.
Read this article to learn more about the Readymade:
Make a wearable sculpturethat covers your entire body and that has a central performance function. This can be in the form of sound(s), movement(s), and/or a more conceptual focus. The sculpture/suit MUST project from your body a minimum of 2 feet in at least one direction.
You may use all of the skills and materials we have worked with so far: paper, cardboard, fabric, sewing, natural materials, found objects, and assemblage.
You can create a performance video for an extra grade, and can enlist an assistant (model/videographer)
You may work in a team with one other student to create suits that interact in a meaningful way.
Note: Some of these and examples we show are decorated dresses/outfits.Your project should not look like a dress, or outfit. It should transform the form (outline) of your body.Make the idea your own!
Homework:
After looking at inspiration sources, make sketches for your wearable sculpture,
and bring materials that you want to work with to class.You should bring A LOT of materials to class.
This is a big project. It will count for 2 full grades with option for extra credit for video
3/15 Project and homework assigned
3/22 Bring 3 pages of drawing sketches and 1 3D model -work in class
3/29 Spring Break –work at home
4/2 Progress photos via Reminds to teachers
4/5-4/12 continue work while doing other assignments
4/19 NO CLASS –teacher planning day
4/26 Performance Suit Critiques
4/29 Performances Showcases NWSA Crandon Beach Day
Homework grade (3/22, 4/2 and 4/5) will be given for:
·3 pages of detailed sketches/ideas, including sample color scheme and texture/sound/material choices & 3D model
·Research on example artists.
·Materials to work in class.Basic Structure (armature) of suit begun and brought to class.
Friday, April 26: CRITIQUE –Showcase, Performance and optional video.
Performance Suit Critique Rubric:
A = excellent craftsmanship, highly creative, interesting sounds/movements created by suit, complete transformation (and coverage) of body from head to toe. Highly thoughtful and interesting movement/choreography and/or concept.
B = good craftsmanship (nothing falls off/breaks), good creativity, interesting sounds created by suit, good transformation (and coverage) of body from head to toe. Intentional and interesting movement/choreography.
C = Project suffers from ANY of the following: craft issues (some things fall off/break), not very creative in choice of materials or their manipulation, sound element not considered, not enough transformation of body, suit does not cover entire body. Movement/choreography not well thought out or intentional.
D = Project suffers from more than one of the issues mentioned in the C category.
F = Did not do.
The extra credit video must include the following:
Title frame including the names of performers, title of piece and date.
1 - 3 minutes duration.
Intentional beginning (how will you come into the frame?)
Intentional choreography (what will happen in the video?)
Intentional ending (how will the video end?)
Uploaded to Vimeo, Youtube, Tumblr or your personal artist website.
