Drawing II - Collaboration Project

Collaboration Drawing Assignment:

I. In your sketchbook, research two artists from the contemporary artist list each week. Include two images by each artist and write a response to the works that addresses process, media, and content.

II. Choose and artist from the contemporary artist list and collaborate with that artist to create a drawing. The drawing should be an equal collaboration between your creative ideas and those of your chosen artist.

Objectives:

Introduction of research practices
Expansion of knowledge on contemporary art practices
Utilization of collaborative methods
Experimentation with media, process, and content

collaboration with William Anastasi

collaboration with Erwin Wurm

collaboration with Sol LeWitt

collaboration with Anne Wilson

collaboration with Marcel Dzama

collaboration with Janine Antoni

Drawing III - Human Copy Machine

This interactive collaborative project is a copy of Gelitin's Tantamounter 24/7. For seven hours, the students made replicas of objects and images which were inserted into the Machine. Each copy was photographed with the original before it was returned to its owner. Complete documentation of the project can be viewed here.

Performing Gender - Collaborative Project

Collaborative Performance Assignment:

As a group, develop a collaborative performance which builds upon the ideas, gestures, and materials introduced through the ritual project. Develop a theme and structure for the work.

Objectives:

Experience collaboration amongst a large group
Develop connective themes and ideas to sustain a longer performance
Exploration of gender issues through use of the body

Casey decided that endurance was an important aspect of his work and he remained an immobile presence throughout the length of the performance. Michell’s push-up exercise was repeated three times through out the work. Beth and Aimee worked to cut apart articles of clothing with knives and scissors, while Shellie obsessively brushed her long mane of hair. The repetitive tone shifted when Beth and Aimee turned their cutting utensils on Shellie; they cut through her clothing and severed a length of her hair. The performance ended as Erin and Rachel measured each other’s body with a red soaked string. The simple action revealed a silent violence, as the dripping red fluid stained each woman.