What is installation art?
In installation art, an artist modifies a space in some way, and then invites us to enter, explore, and experience it. They key to installation art is that it must be 3-dimensional and transform the perception of space in an area.
What materials are used in installation art?
Everyday, natural elements are used to create installation art, but new media such as internet and video may also be used. Basically anything can be used to create this form of art.
Why make installation art?
Artists create installation art to make an impact, a statement, to create controversy, to make the audience think, etc. Installation art is meant to be extremely conceptual and challenges what we perceive to be normal.
Which illustration/artist did I find most interesting?
I found Louise Bourgeois' Red Room (Child), made of wood, metal, thread, and glass to be extremely interesting. I liked the idea that Bourgeois wanted to close off the room, making the audience feel as though they're looking into a private place, like reading someone else's diary.
Is there an inspiration piece that I feel a connection with?
I did not have an inspiration piece for my artwork, but I did have inspiration in general. my inspiration came from decorating our house for Halloween. We love to go all out for Halloween, so I decided to use some leftover pumpkin candy carriers and my two puppies' kennel cage. I wanted to transform how my audience would perceive a dog kennel, and see what other things it could resemble.
What theme do I want to explore in my installation?
I wanted to explore the theme of Politics and the Social Order in my installation. My installation represents the stereotypical image of what goes on behind closed doors in a prison.
What materials will I use?
For my installation, I used plastic pumpkin candy carriers, construction paper, handy tack, tape, plastic knife, fake hair, earrings, watercolor paper, sharpie markers, crayons, and pencil.
Where will this installation be located and why?
This installation is located in the corner of my living room, inside/around a dog kennel. The installation is inside/around the dog kennel, because I wanted to challenge and question the way in which my audience viewed the space. I wanted to call attention to the idea that dog kennels can be similar to prisons for humans (although necessary for rowdy puppies). Also, it seemed like a really fun idea.
Describe your installation:
My installation transforms the corner of my living room from the space where our dog kennel is located, to a prison setting for pumpkin Halloween candy carriers. Outside of the "cell" (dog kennel) there is a pumpkin standing guard. Inside we find several stereotypical prison-types such as the crazy-eyed psych ward patient, the punk trying to escape from the cell, the biker flipping the guards off and using the toilet publicly, the manipulative gang boss and his "bitch," and finally, the dead snitch that got shanked.
Analyze your installation:
The installation heavily features the element of color, as the pumpkins are all bright orange, the prison sign is vibrant, and the hair of one pumpkin is fire-engine red. There are many implied lines and direction and movement dominate the piece. Implied diagonal lines created by the placement of each pumpkin move the viewer around the piece, wondering where each pumpkin is looking and what they are doing. Shape is also present in the installation, as the kennel itself has a hexagonal shape, and the pumpkins are very curvy and plump.
What are your thoughts on the planning and creation of a site-specific installation?
I think that planning and creating the site-specific installation was a blast. Originally, I was going to do something more traditional and expected, but then I saw the pumpkins and was inspired. The prison setting idea came from hearing my puppies crying and clawing to get out of the kennel while I was pouring their food. Brainstorming ideas for the stereotypes of each 'inmate" was the most interesting and fun part of the process, as my family all had their own specific amusing inputs as to how I should construct the work. If I had had more time, I might have done something more artistically inclined, such as something coming out of the wall/ground, but I was unexpectedly satisfied with the product of my time constraints. All in all, creating installation art was very fun and I truly enjoyed it!
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