Major Assignment #1: Found Object Deconstruction / Reconstruction

Due: Wednesday, February 4th 

In-Process critique: Jan. 28th (bring objects and ideas to class for discussion)   

This assignment focuses on transforming an everyday functional object – one that normally has a purpose other than art – in order to create a sculpture. This will involve altering the object’s purpose, either by changing its function or making it altogether nonfunctional.   

An object’s meaning in every day life is usually derived from its context – the way we normally use it or interact with it. By altering an object’s context or form you will change its meaning, or conceptual content. What will this new meaning imply? How can an ordinary object be made into something more significant?   

The artist Sol Lewitt said, “Successful ideas generally have the appearance of simplicity because they seem inevitable.” So, keep it simple!   

Resources for finding/buying interesting objects: 

Unwanted household items you already own (clothes, furniture, trash, etc.) 

REPO (in the Harder Hall Parking lot, 11am-1pm Mon-Fri)

Ivan’s 

Salvation Army 

Eerie Line Antique Store (Hornell) 

The Op Shop (Tuesdays 12pm-6pm)