Saturday, May 5, 2012

Nature Verses- Project Outline

Nature Verses is an exhibition showcasing the work of LFAS Photography students. The exhibition will consist of mini installations that respond to the environment. The great outdoors will be the venue (LFAS Court Yard).
The project questions and challenges the relationship between humans and nature. It’s the Canadian conundrum; the fine balance of peoples’ continuous struggles with the beauty, and the power of the environment. Students will respond to the works of Andy Goldsworthy, and Christo & Jean-Claude, and various other installation artists. The exhibition will be on-going for two weeks; nature may prevail and destroy the works; this harsh reality becomes part of the experience. Once the exhibition ends, there will be no evidence of its existence.
Materials & Construction Consider the following materials: fabric, photographs, paper, wood, rope, string, plastics, and metals. Bring all materials to create the installation and remove them when the exhibition is over. Students will not be permitted to alter or destroy anything on the school grounds.
Project Outline
Students are required to create a detailed plan in which they outline a proposal for an art installation in the school grounds. The installation will be in response to the environment and the chosen display area. When planning, consider renowned environmental installation artists: Andy Goldsworthy and Christo & Jean-Claude. Parents and friends are encouraged to participate.
Evaluation
The students will be marked on creativity, originality, successful implementation of their plan. The students’ artwork will express a clear message relating to the theme “Nature Verses”. The installation is respectful of the surrounding environment. The complete clean up of their installation area. Students will only receive a final grade when all evidence of the installation has been removed.

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