Artists Collect & Synthesize
stuff and things
Unit Title: Collect & Synthesize
Objective:
Create a meaningful work of Art
by Synthesizing a Collection
Unit Essential Questions:
How can artists create work by Collecting and Synthesizing?
(for Sutori: how did you do that?)
In Small Teams
or Individually
Go into the World
Collect Stuff
To fill your Bag
and be back in 15 minute
Part One: Artists Collect
stuff and things
Can Art be Made
Simply by
Collecting Things?
Lenka Clayton
43 Wishes -
a stack of pennies retrieved from a fountain
Alphabetic Shopping -
receipt documenting a weekly grocery shopping trip paid for in alphabetical order
Lenka Clayton:63 Objects Taken From My Son’s Mouth
Part Two: Artists Synthesize
stuff and things
What is Synthesizing
and
How Do Artists Do That?
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy
Beach
Trash Art
Beach
Trash Art
Washed Ashore
Today’s Artists
Think about this:
What types of objects does the artist use?
What effect does the use of repetition have on the viewer?
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara
Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Tara Donovan
Today’s Challenge
One Day Art Challenge
Synthesize the stuff collected in your bag
into a work of art.
You have one day to complete this challenge
Creation
The art needs to utilize the collection �but doesn’t need to be made only of the collection
You can decide which parts of the collection will be used, �you do not need to use the entire collection
You may use any art supplies in the room �to add, subtract or combine your collection
Reflection
What did your team collect?
What did your team decide to create?
How did your team synthesize your collection?
Project
Create a meaningful
work of Art
by Synthesizing
a Collection
Student Examples
Brainstorming
Brainstorming Part 1
Where can collections come from?
Consider all ways/places collections come from
Use a graphic organizer to explore your answers
Collections
Provided
Found Objects
Nature
receipts
sporks
Text messages
Collections
Using your list of “Items I can Collect”,
Consider how the attributes of the Collection can be Synthesized
Brainstorming Part 2
Using your list of “Items I can Collect”,
Consider how the attributes of the Collection can be Synthesized
Provided
collections
Receipts
Wear Them
Enlarge them
Sculpture
Sporks
Text messages
Brainstorming Part 2
Using your list of “Items I can Collect”,
Consider how the attributes of the Collection can be Synthesized
Provided
collections
Receipts
Turn the receipts into a article of clothing and Wear Them
Enlarge them, and display as a mural
Tape all the receipts together and create a Sculpture
Sporks
Text messages
Design Page
Design
on your art journal design page
Create Sketches
for a work of art that you might create by
Synthesizing
a Collection
Learning Target
Learning Target Suggestions
We Collaborate - I will collaborate with others during the creative process � I envision how other students may improve the final product
I Communicate- My artwork will convey a message to my audience
I Present - I am considering tasks I will need to accomplish to display this work
Create a meaningful
work of Art
by Synthesizing
a Collection