Conceptual

Conceptual artwork is art in which emphasis is placed on the processes of producing art objects rather than on the objects themselves, the creation is merely used to convey a message to the viewer.

For this assignment students were asked to assemble/create a conceptual piece that was in some way still related to their original object. Any medium could be used for this piece, including performance art.

Artists to look at include: Marina Abramović (rhythm 0), Joseph Beuys, Lauren Greenfield, Orlan, Gilbert and George, Shirin Neshat, Guerilla Girls, Andres Serrano, Chris Ofili, Nan Goldin, and Kiki Smith, among others.


Some images of the student artists presenting/performing:

Non-Representational

One students non-representational abstraction of a belly-dancer earring:




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Non-Representational

Non-representational artwork contains no narrative content, the content of the work is/are the visual elements and principals of organization.

Artists to look at include: David Haxton, Anthony Caro, Alexander Calder, and Jackie Winsor, among others.

Some images from lecture and critique: