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Unit 7 Recycled Art

I spent almost three months collecting garbage from the recycling centernear where I live, choosing the items by color, shape and original function.

Since most people in Shanghai don’t separate their garbage from theirrecyclables, the recyclables were often filthy. I had to sterilize them beforeassembling them into the installation. Washing and cleaning the garbage

has become a process of creation and also self-education.Chen Hang Feng

It is the process of nature’s elements redefining the man-madethat created the initial alchemy in working with these found objects,

taking the objects beyond the mundane.John Dahlsen

Making good use of the things that we findThings that the everyday folks leave behind

Making the most of everythingEven bottles and tins

Pick up the pieces and make ‘em into something newIs what we do

Lyrics to the “The Wombles” theme tune

Chen Hang FengLuxurious Riffraff

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RESEARCH

CULTURE/CONTEXTAnalysis and thoughtful comparison of

Art from different cultures and times, carefully considering its function

and significance

TECHNICAL/PROCESSDemonstration of a range of effective

skills, techniques and processes when making and analysing images and

artifacts

INVESTIGATIONDemonstrate coherent, focused and individual investigative strategies into

visual qualities, ideas and their context, a range of different approaches

towards their study and informed connections between them

DEPTH/BREADTHDemonstrate depth and breadth

through the successful development and synthesis of ideas and the well-explained connections between the

work and that of others

PRESENTATION

VOCABULARYDemonstrate effective and accurate use

of visual arts specialist vocabulary

ACKNOWLEDGE SOURCESThe use of a range of appropriate sources, which are acknowledged

properly

PRESENTATIONThe effective and creative presentation of work that demonstrates thoughtful,

critical observation, reflection and discrimination

INTEGRATIONThe presentation of a clear relationship between investigation and studio work

IWB CRITERIA

UNDERSTANDINGDisplay an excellent understanding of the ideas and techniques that underpin artistic expression

RELEVANCEDemonstrate consistently the production of personally relevant artwork that shows excellent exploration of ideas reflecting cultural and historical awareness and artistic qualities

DEVELOPMENTDemonstrate thoughtful development of ideas and strategies for expression

SENSITIVITYDisplay a sensitivity to materials and their use, the work having been reviewed, modified and refined to an accomplished resolution of ideas and medium

TECHNIQUEDemonstrate excellent technical competence

CONFIDENCEDemonstrates confidence and inventiveness

INDEPENDENCEShows self-direction and informed, reflective judgement that challenges and extends personal boundaries

STUDIO CRITERIA

Create a lifesize sculpture of the human figure using found materials.

The materials you use in your ‘recycled’ artwork should be

sourced locally and have already fulfilled their initial purpose.

In your Investigation Work Book, complete the following tasks: In your Studio Work:

Things to consider in your studio work:

UnderstandingAre the ideas behind your studio work well suited to the techniques and media you have chosen? Can you explain the personal, cultural, visual meaning, purpose of your studio work?

RelevanceHow are the ideas in your studio work connected to your own life and cultural background? Have you created strong, powerful pieces of Art which really mean something to you?

DevelopmentHow much personal growth and improvement have you shown through your artwork? How have you developed as an artist? Can you distinguish the difference between your good and your weaker ideas?

Sensitivity & TechniqueWhat visual effects do I want to create? How effective is the medium you have chosen at creating these techniques? Would it be better to use something else? Are you using your chosen medium with high levels of skill?

Confidence & IndependenceHave you truly explored your ideas to create interesting, adventurous studio work or have you settled for the safe and obvious? Have you used any unusual or unexpected combinations of ideas and/or materials in your studio work? Does your work show truly independent research, or have you only researched the artists given to you by your teacher?

1. Find 3 different artists (contemporary or in history) who have created Recycled Art. Find as much factual information as you can (about the artists, images of their artworks etc).Written information should be in your own words. Write 2-3 pages on each artist. Your entries should include both the facts you uncovered and your feelings and thoughts – what ideas do they give you? How can you use (or reject) the information you gather and why?

2. Make relevant media experiments related to your ideas about Recycled Art and explore them in depth. Focus your research on what knowledge is needed to use this media well. What terms are associated with the media? What techniques? Research artists famous for using this media. Aim for ten pages of media experiments.

3. Produce an in-depth investigation of one or more artworks relating to Recycled Art.Evidence that you have considered the work’s visual, technical, historical, aesthetic and intellectual values. The more you investigate, probe and explore the more you will beginto develop your own individual approach to Recycled Art and focus that approach. This development, and the way that it manifests itself in your work is crucial to a mature,sophisticated and evolved body of art.

4. Plan an exhibition on Recycled Art. Select three other artists and their work - plan how to display their work and discuss why they were chosen. Then write up a catalogue for the exhibition which features a carefully written entry about what these artists have in common as well as the specific ways in which their work impacts upon the Art of Recycling and its ideology. This should be about 3 pages long.

• Ensure you have used the correct terminology and specialist vocabulary particularly

in relation to photography, composition and collage when writing as part of your

research, investigation and experimentation.

• Use a wide range of resources such as books, journals, periodicals, art galleries,

internet sources as part of your research. All sources should be cited properly using

the MLA format. Use Easybib to help you correctly cite sources.

• Your ideas should be presented effectively and creatively. Thoughtful observation and

discrimination, both written and visual, should be evident.

• Record your studio work as it progresses, documenting processes and techniques

encountered throughout your studio work. Always have a camera to hand to record

your studio activity.

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DEADLINE:Investigation workbook and studio work to be completed by: 14 June 2012A critique of your work will take place on the same day.

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The Wombles wish you the very best of luck !