MIAD
Tittle: Closed and Exposed
Medium: Cardboard
Size: 51 x 20 cm
March 2017
Exhibition Text
A room with a view is essential for nature, "Closed and Exposed" is able to create a room within nature that allows individuals to feel exposed and uncomfortable by trying to find their way to the lake. Using Judd as inspiration I was able to create a sculpture where people were able to interact and at the same time the sculpture was able to interact with the environment and enhance the view of the lake front.
Meaning
When people go to the beach the scenery of the beach is able to bring people joy because one does not go to the beach everyday, therefore there are certain emotions that the beach gives to people thus they have a good time. I want to be able to bring people the opposite emotions when they go to the beach, I want people to experience awkwardness and confusion because it is the total opposite of what an individual usually feels at the beach.
The installation that I created affects the scenery because it adds emphasis on the view of the water; I decided to make the area of the water greater than the sand because the water is the reason why most people enjoy the beach.
Milwaukee has many buildings, but the fact that it also has a beach makes the city more provocative and enchanting for individuals, the beach of Milwaukee has rock, sand and water but because of the size of the lake the water seems infinite, therefore I decided to emphasize this.
The structure that I created relates to the environment and the mind of an individual because it is complex and calm at the same time. My structure is centered around a a certain area of the beach, just as someones mind could be, however there are many objects an distractions that affects ones daily life. I created my structure to be the distraction of the focus of an individual, because when they walk through the sculpture they will feel challenged, but at the same time their mind will be focused on solving the puzzle of the sculpture. Overall the sculpture is both a distraction and a focus point for individuals, due to the minimal objects that create a complex structure.
The installation that I created affects the scenery because it adds emphasis on the view of the water; I decided to make the area of the water greater than the sand because the water is the reason why most people enjoy the beach.
Milwaukee has many buildings, but the fact that it also has a beach makes the city more provocative and enchanting for individuals, the beach of Milwaukee has rock, sand and water but because of the size of the lake the water seems infinite, therefore I decided to emphasize this.
The structure that I created relates to the environment and the mind of an individual because it is complex and calm at the same time. My structure is centered around a a certain area of the beach, just as someones mind could be, however there are many objects an distractions that affects ones daily life. I created my structure to be the distraction of the focus of an individual, because when they walk through the sculpture they will feel challenged, but at the same time their mind will be focused on solving the puzzle of the sculpture. Overall the sculpture is both a distraction and a focus point for individuals, due to the minimal objects that create a complex structure.
Experimentation
The process of experimentation that I took was to create the sketches of real materials. I was able to create five different sketches where each one of them was able to exhibit the main idea. There were some sketches that were not as fluent or understandable as others, therefore I decided to create them all and experiment on the feeling that one would get when walking into this room with a view.
In the sketch to the right, there is a series of elements that accentuate the beauty of the lake, but also have a beauty on its own. I created this sketch to show how there are obstacles in a path and if an individual were to walk through here they would find themselves guessing at the center piece. I also incorporated an element within an element on the center piece. I developed the idea of confusion and wonder, I thought that by having two circles in the center piece the people passing by would wonder and question themselves about the center piece. I did not choose this piece because the center piece does not enhance the lake and it brings distraction to the whole room. The center piece is a piece on its own and the viewers are not able to interact with this piece, therefore I did not choose it as my final piece. |
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On my second sketch I decided that I still wanted to incorporate the walls with a bend, just like a circle, but because of the experimentation from the last sketch I did not want to create a circle.
I decided to create half open circles where people could walk through, interact and admire the walls of this rather strange position of walls. The half circle walls enhance the waves of the lake and how these waves bring peace and calm to an individual. I did like how close the walls were from the water, but I did not choose this sketch as my final piece, I felt that this piece took away emphasis from the lake and this does not enhance the lake at all, |
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Following with the bending walls and the close being close to the lake I decided to create a last sketch, Here I was able to provide a more open view of the lake and a sense of peace.
This piece enhances the lake by providing a flow to where the waves of the lake appear to be attracted to. When a person decided to walk this direction they are going to be able to listen and smell the lake, but due to the conditions of the walls this individual is not going to be able to see the lake. Not being able to see the lake gives n individual a sense of wonder and excitement knowing what comes ahead. I did not choose this sketch either because I felt that I could be more simplistic like my inspiration and still get the same feeling. |
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Process
1. Finding inspiration
My research began by gathering information about architecture. By finding artistic architecture I was able to find a handful of artist who worked or work with architecture. Throughout my research I came across with many great artist, but Judd got my attention. I decided to choose Donald Judd as my inspiration based on his work and how simplistic his work can be. .
2. Sketches
All of the sketches I created can be found on the experimentation area. I decided to place my sketches as experimentation because of all of the materials that I used to create these sketches, which lack experience.
3. Creating the final piece.
I first gathered all of the materials and then placed them at a place I knew I could be able to cut on thru with a blade, so that later on I would not damage any surfaces. I started by measuring all of the different surfaces and creating an idea of how long I wanted the lake and the sand to be. I decided to create these two surfaces evenly to emphasize how much the sculpture enhances the lake and the sand at the same time.
I cut all of the pieces of card board that I needed and then I turned them around and glued them to the black cardboard. Finally I decided to make indents on the floor and this way the walls would not fall and the surface area around the walls could keep the walls up.
My research began by gathering information about architecture. By finding artistic architecture I was able to find a handful of artist who worked or work with architecture. Throughout my research I came across with many great artist, but Judd got my attention. I decided to choose Donald Judd as my inspiration based on his work and how simplistic his work can be. .
2. Sketches
All of the sketches I created can be found on the experimentation area. I decided to place my sketches as experimentation because of all of the materials that I used to create these sketches, which lack experience.
3. Creating the final piece.
I first gathered all of the materials and then placed them at a place I knew I could be able to cut on thru with a blade, so that later on I would not damage any surfaces. I started by measuring all of the different surfaces and creating an idea of how long I wanted the lake and the sand to be. I decided to create these two surfaces evenly to emphasize how much the sculpture enhances the lake and the sand at the same time.
I cut all of the pieces of card board that I needed and then I turned them around and glued them to the black cardboard. Finally I decided to make indents on the floor and this way the walls would not fall and the surface area around the walls could keep the walls up.
Artist Inspiration
Donald Judd, Untitled, 1977, Munster, Germany.
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Donald Judd.
Donald Judd often works with minimalism in order to create the emphasis on his art, this is how he involves the viewer with his artwork. Judd creates his artwork around the given space and the medium for his piece, since he mostly focuses on minimalism he is able to involve the space given and make it part of the artwork. He did not want his artwork to convey illusion or falsity, instead he decided to make his own rules and create artwork that would portray a sense of strength and definition. I decided to use Judd as inspiration because his work is clear and it goes straight to the point, thus I want my work to be somewhat connected to his work and convey a sense of strength and confusion right away when the viewer steps into the room with a view. Judd created this Untitled piece in Germany which he does not specify the meaning, because Judd believes that a public sculpture is for everyone to view differently, as the name states its untitled for this reason. Judd decided to create this piece as a circle because it was a clear space and he was able to add a monument to the space of this scene and add more character to the landscape. By adding this sculpture Judd was able to incorporate minimalism art into something as complex as nature.By exploring the scenery first Judd was able to create a piece that would apply a space within a space; this strengthen the meaning and view of the sculpture due to the contrast that it has with the scenery. |
Reflection
Overall this room with a view was a success. I was able to create an sculpture for the lake from that could be able to enhance both the lake and the sand; my second purpose was to make people uncomfortable and confused when walking through this piece. I was able to create a sculpture that meat all of the goals that I had in mind. Some things that were not successful were that I had to recreate the whole project because I did not have enough experience cutting this type of material and it did not turned out to be as good as I expected. On my second try I did make improvements, but it did not portray the meaning as well as it could. And finally the last try I was able to create the final piece on which I believe that the meaning was clearly presentable and the craftsmanship was good.
ACT Questions
1. Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause-effect relationships between your inspiration and its effect upon your artwork.
The cause and effect between my inspiration and my artwork is that Judd was able to create a real sculpture on a place where there was nothing, and I was able to follow his work and create a similar sculpture to enhance the beauty of nature. .
2. What is the overall approach (point of view) the author (from your research) has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The author of my research talks about Donald Judd as a very professional and intimidating man. A man who is willing to follow his dreams without thinking about the others. The author of my research found Judd inspiring and as an amazing artist.
3. What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, cultures, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
Throughout my research I found that when people are pressured to solve a puzzle they get annoyed and they do not think about the art on the puzzle itself, therefore they are not able to solve the puzzle with creativity, rather with much effort they solve it with pride.
4. What was the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The theme that I focused on was emotions and how people react on a puzzle. I researched about what made people uncomfortable, but at the same time curious about what could be behind a close door.
5) What kind of inferences (conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning) did you make while reading your research?
The inferences that I made while doing my research were that architecture is all around us and some people do not think about architecture as art. I belive that architecture is art because it creates amazing shelters with specific designs that can last up to years.
The cause and effect between my inspiration and my artwork is that Judd was able to create a real sculpture on a place where there was nothing, and I was able to follow his work and create a similar sculpture to enhance the beauty of nature. .
2. What is the overall approach (point of view) the author (from your research) has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The author of my research talks about Donald Judd as a very professional and intimidating man. A man who is willing to follow his dreams without thinking about the others. The author of my research found Judd inspiring and as an amazing artist.
3. What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, cultures, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
Throughout my research I found that when people are pressured to solve a puzzle they get annoyed and they do not think about the art on the puzzle itself, therefore they are not able to solve the puzzle with creativity, rather with much effort they solve it with pride.
4. What was the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The theme that I focused on was emotions and how people react on a puzzle. I researched about what made people uncomfortable, but at the same time curious about what could be behind a close door.
5) What kind of inferences (conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning) did you make while reading your research?
The inferences that I made while doing my research were that architecture is all around us and some people do not think about architecture as art. I belive that architecture is art because it creates amazing shelters with specific designs that can last up to years.