Metamorphosis part 2
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The document provides learning objectives, outcomes, and instructions for an assignment on assemblage art using found objects like toys. It discusses several artists who create works from unrelated fragments, including Annette Messager who combines taxidermy with toys, Thomas Grunfeld who makes hybrid taxidermy animals, Rebecca Horn who uses feathers in her sculptures, Michael Landy who incorporates machine parts, and Xu Bing who constructs large sculptures from construction debris. Students are asked to respond to Grunfeld's work and then create their own sculpture combining at least 3 toys.
Metamorphosis part 2
- 2. Assemblage Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of assemblage. Investigate artists who create work from found objects. Learning Outcome Present findings in sketchbook. Create a quick response to Thomas Grunfeld. Glossary Assemblage: work made from unrelated and often fragmentary or discarded objects. Taxidermy: the art of preparing and preserving animals and mounting them in lifelike form. Found Object: unaltered everyday objects used in sculpture
- 3. Art has been created from cast-off materials since art has been in existence. Certain artists are drawn to making something out of what would generally be considered nothing — taking what most people would view as useless and arranging it in an artistic manner, or placing it with traditional materials or in a particular setting that elevates it from junk to art. Each of these artists creates art work by putting different objects together. Watch each of the clips and circle the objects they use. (It’s not just what you can see in the pictures- watch the clips)
- 4. Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies To print for sketchbooks Messager Grunfeld Horn Landy Bing
- 5. Annette Messager combines taxidermy and/or stuffed toys. It is shocking to see familiar objects presented in a disturbing way. Watch this. Minnie Mouse twig?!
- 6. Thomas Grunfeld’s series ‘Misfits’ is a collection of hybrid taxidermy animals. The creations are real but they appear to be the sort of creatures dreamt up by children. Watch 50 seconds of this.
- 7. Rebecca Horn’s ‘The Feathered Prison Fan’ is made up of an exotic circle of ostrich feathers, it creates a warm, seductive environment in which to nestle but these reassuring sensations are snatched away when the fan snaps shut. Watch 50 seconds of this
- 8. Michael Landy’s large-scale sculptures consist of fragments of National Gallery paintings cast in three dimensions and assembled with one of his artistic hallmarks – refuse. He has scoured car boot sales and flea markets accumulating old machinery, cogs and wheels to construct the works. Visitors can crank the works into life with a foot pedal mechanism. Watch this
- 9. Xu Bing Two years in the making, ‘The Phoenix’ were constructed from materials collected at various Chinese construction sites including demolition debris, steel beams, tools, and assorted remnants of migrant laborers. The male Phoenix titled Feng measures 90 feet long, and the female, Huang, is nearly 100 feet in length from beak to its steel tail feathers. Both birds are illuminated from within through a network of lights. Watch this
- 10. Do any of the artists use particular objects to convey a bigger message? Did you have a favourite artist? Do you think using found objects is an interesting way to create Art? Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies Toys Machines Found objects Humans Casts Animals Domestic objects Dummies How did you do? Messager Grunfeld Horn Landy Bing
- 11. Create a response to Thomas Grunfeld Use the images to create a simple response to Grunfeld. Think carefully about how the head will join to the body.
- 13. Bring old toys (soft and made of plastic etc) to your next lesson.
- 14. Assemblage Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of constructing work from found objects. Learn how to use equipment safely. Learning Outcome Create a sculpture from at least 3 toys.
- 15. Elastic bands Glue gun Masking tape and gum strip Needle and thread Scissors Stapler Soft sculpture Joining plastics and hard objects String Selotape Wire Safety pins Pliers and wire cutters
- 16. Toy Hybrid Your hybrid must be made from at least 3 toys. Are the stitches, staples etc. part of the overall final ‘look’? Be careful when you are breaking the toys apart. Don’t put yourself or others at risk. Legs can be necks, heads can be feet! Don’t be literal. Think about how you join the pieces together. Use the most appropriate technique.