Sculpture: Reclaiming the Material World

Reappropriating objects, from the insignificant to the monumental! This sculpture course connects the present to the past; examining various contemporary art practices as well as functional, craft based processes from around the world. Students will be encouraged to experiment with materials they may not have considered viable; incorporating objects from their immediate environment (natural and recycled man-made), strengthening their ability to see sculpture in the every day. This class is structured around assigned studio projects that closely consider form and content. Students are expected to engage in rigorous analysis and discussion, helping to push each individuals work to the next level. Learning the balance of viewer consideration, while honoring the artist's original vision; culminating final projects will emphasize storytelling and world building through sculptural installation.