Recycle and Re-invention
In the second project, you will recycle or re-invent an object or a material. You will re-fabricate a form so that it has a new and improved life and perhaps a completely poetic or new “higher level” function. Krauss’s essay “The Mechanical Ballet” will give historical examples of early 20th century artist such as Calder, Tinguely and Rauschenberg who reused ready-made materials. Duchamp’s short essay “The Creative Act” will be discussed and used as a prompt to begin your work. You may use any material for the project. It should incorporate metal and skills we are covering in the course.
