My main inspiration came from Candy Chang and Mary Corey March. Both artists explore the relationship between individual and public. Here are a few projects that they have done:
Candy Chang's "Before I Die" Project
"Painted the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in New Orleans with chalkboard paint and stenciled it with a grid of the sentence 'Before I die I want to _______.' Anyone walking by could pick up a piece of chalk, reflect on their lives, and share their personal aspirations in public space."
"Each participant chooses a color of yarn they feel represents them from the shelf to the left.
No two colors are the same, and each ball of yarn holds a stone in the center.
They unravel it, wrapping statements on the wall that they feel show something about who they are..."
Vivian, I think this is an exciting idea and will give you a completely new experience after your year of making work for the AP. Both of the artist you discuss about work conceptually - the idea is the more important than the finished piece. I'm curious to know how important the finished piece will be for you. Will the final product need to look good and last for years or is your project more about the process and the idea of bringing communities together?
回复删除Vivian, you seem to have some great ideas about your art for this year. I am excited to see what you create!
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