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Ernesto Neto’s work has been described as “beyond abstract minimalism”. His installations are large, soft, biomorphic sculptures that fill an exhibition space that viewers can touch, poke, and walk on or through. They are made of white, stretchy material — amorphous forms stuffed with Styrofoam pellets or, on occasion, aromatic spices. In some installations, he has also used this material to create translucent scrims that transform the space’s walls and floor. His sculptures can be regarded as expression of traditional abstract form, but in their interaction with the viewer, they work on another level as well. (< from Wikipedia) To learn more about Neto’s work visit: http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artists/ernesto-neto/series

Sources for finding an artist:

Please select an artist that is featured in one of the books Professor Meiser has put on reserve at Bertrand Library *OR* Sculpture Magazine.

Books on reserve:  Go to the main circulation desk at Bertrand Library and tell the worker on duty that you’re a student in Sculpture 1 (ARST 150).  If you’re really nice the worker will probably let you go behind the counter and choose one of the reserved books from the shelf.  Otherwise, you can choose a book from this list and make a specific request at the counter.

Sculpture magazine is available on Level 2 in Bertrand Library.  See this map for the precise location.

Requirements:

The artist you select should come from one of the sources listed above.

The artist should be contemporary (still living).

The artist should work primarily in a three-dimensional medium such as sculpture, kinetic art, installation, etc.

Please choose an artist who you are not yet familiar with.

Once you have made your selection, email the artist’s name to EVERYONE in the class, CCing the professor—each student should choose a different artist and selections will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis.  

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