I must respond to what’s in front of me, Play games. Make quite decisions. Use found objects/images/material.
I started by thinking about the traditional method of college. However the result was images that were quite contrived and dint seem to have much relevant other then being pretty.
Instead of this 2-week exploration being separate from my personal work I furthered ideas I was exploring using the strategies that had been suggested in the brief.
By constructing a physical/interactive/moveable/changeable/three-dimensional college.
Rearrange objects , slightly alter them, change relationships between things. As Marcel Duchamps did with his ‘readymade’
Erwin Wurms 1minute sculptures expanded this idea of the 3d collage.
He explores the concept of sculpture through performance; sculptures are not static there is no fixed form. By introducing the idea of process and action the living body becomes a sculpture like others before him, (for example Bruce Nauman , Richard Serra, Charles Ray )Spontaneity and brevity are key elements in his artistic vision.
Anyone can follow his instructions (press up on cups/asparagus nose) . Everything is possible for a minute.
He brings the awkwardness and limits of the human body to our attention.
Everyday objects, how can I react to these differently. How can they be placed/arranged to produce different meanings? What changes when I reject their normal uses and find new way to engage with them?
List of objects use:
• 2 oranges
• Glove
• Tea cup
• 2 books
• Photo album
• 2 glass jars
• Straw bag
• Jumper
• Metal tea pot
• Shoes
• Postcard of the last supper
• Mice pie
• Found slide
• Glass bottle
• Feather
(Objects added for video piece)
• Chair
• CD rack
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