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:

Student Discussion

Please post any issues you may had while creating the multiple projects and how you overcame them. What in the paper-model making process did you find simple/difficult?
Post any and all questions you may have had regarding process, transportation of artwork, and presentation.

How do you feel about the method of critique used in this class, do you find it efficient. why/why not?

A good question brought up about transportation of artwork is "what to do in the event of Florida rainstorms?" The paper models would seemingly melt away without protection, consider leaving plastic bags or a large Tupperware container in the class room so you aren't left stranded at the end of class.

hard at work or hardly working?

Non-Representational

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




turn your head to the left for a better view!

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:

Do schools kill creativity?

Students, please discuss this lecture.
Do schools kill creativity? How? Why? What can be done?

What is your reaction to Sir Ken Robinson's lecture?

Abstract

Abstract art transforms the objects meaning and representation through use of texture, scale, shape, color, and form.

Check out the gallery on our sister site Adlab to see past semesters works.

Student work: