I guess this is probably sprayed before it is hung, otherwise it would have dripped and run.
streetsy.com for more - Katie
March 31, 2009
Rebargroup: Katie Smither
Haha, 'they don't belong here'. No matter where you are.....that's a compliment. Maybe, I mean, unless it's like at your mom's house. Sad day.
If you've been following the inflatables this will relate, I'm not sure if ya'll look at Yatzer, but check it out, a recent post semi ties into some things you guys are investigating. Happy blogging.
Katie (is sorry, Chris) Smither
Rebargroup - Barrett Davis
Standing around and waiting for my group this evening, I overheard some students looking at the inflatables that JB and Blaine have been setting up.
"This stuff is strange..."
"You can tell they don't belong here...."
The remarks were in good humor. They were interested in what fashion the inflatables were going to be used. Furthermore, I must say that this is exactly why I am so excited for Friday to come sooner rather than later. :-) It will be fun to witness other people's reactions, indeed.
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On a side note, we are no longer planning to create Tetris pieces. Instead we are planning on fitting elements into existing benches and/or other objects around campus to either change or enhance their functionality. The objects will most likely still be created from cardboard. And they should surely still be as fun.
"This stuff is strange..."
"You can tell they don't belong here...."
The remarks were in good humor. They were interested in what fashion the inflatables were going to be used. Furthermore, I must say that this is exactly why I am so excited for Friday to come sooner rather than later. :-) It will be fun to witness other people's reactions, indeed.
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On a side note, we are no longer planning to create Tetris pieces. Instead we are planning on fitting elements into existing benches and/or other objects around campus to either change or enhance their functionality. The objects will most likely still be created from cardboard. And they should surely still be as fun.
March 30, 2009
Marie-Gabrielle Alétru
Location:
On campus, outside of the MSC and in front of Rudder Fountain, on the Stark Galleries entrance.
César's car compression
+ Buren's columns of Palais Royal, Paris, France
+ low tech weather proof recycling inexpensive materials
+ print on what is going on inside the galleries
= invitational sitting for any art galleries
On campus, outside of the MSC and in front of Rudder Fountain, on the Stark Galleries entrance.
César's car compression
Baldaccini, César - "Compression" -
(1960) - Image Copyright © web.tiscali.it/
- Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
(cf. 
Nouveau Réalisme - "Compression"
- César Baldaccini)
+ Buren's columns of Palais Royal, Paris, France
colonnes de Buren #2
(for the rigorous spatial occupation, repartition, and alignment; for the sober but powerful use of contrast and black and white; for the concrete contemporary material; for a visually coherent but individually different height and wideness --diversity of human size and shape--; for the playful atmosphere; for the artistic reference to the greek antique architecture and contemporary art)+ low tech weather proof recycling inexpensive materials
+ print on what is going on inside the galleries
= invitational sitting for any art galleries
(à suivre)
Materials / Status update
OK Gang!
We've done one trip to the surplus yard and brought back materials for two projects:
Group 1( Brianna, Cory, Sloan): Large aluminum tube frame for Mobile Art Gallery.
Group 4( Ricardo, Barbara...Marie, Micheal?): Firehose tubing for Firehose furniture
I believe Group 2 (Katie, Barret, Mike, Charul) has found a source for cardboard.
We have not heard from Group 3 (Kristina, Ting, Teresa, John).
I think Chris is working solo on an inflatable dome project.
At this point we would like for y'all to commit to a project concept, finalize your materials needs, and post your concept to the Blog. We're a little concerned that a few folks are pursuing individual ideas and may not have the tools, materials, or support they need to accomplish the project by Friday.
Chris, are you working solo or have you joined a team?
Katie, are you working with your team on the cardboard tetris concept or are you forming a team to pursue the alphabet chair idea?
Please keep in mind that any materials we've borrowed from the Surplus yard need to be returned. Blaine and I leave on Friday and Saturday. We need (at least) two volunteers to be responsible for borrowing a truck (Carol, can students use your truck?) loading materials, and returning to the Surplus yard.
On purchasing supplies, this from Carol:
The way we purchase materials is to check out a credit card (employees must do this, like faculty or staff) and accompany people to the store and sign off. I've pledged up to $100 of petty cash funding out of my pocket for small things, for the whole workshop, in case people need little stuff.
My suggestion for supplies is that one person from each group put a list together of supplies and estimated costs. Put the list together for the whole class and send it to me. I can then schedule someone to go with you to purchase.
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If you need to purchase supplies, please reply to this thread and post your material needs here. One or two folks should plan to meet with Carol and go buy supplies on Tuesday.
If you need more stuff from the surplus yard, let us know ASAP.
If you haven't posted a concept, please do. If you haven't committed to an idea or come up with a materials sourcing plan, we suggest you join an existing team and help with one of the great ideas already posted like Firehose furniture, or Alphabet chairs.
JB cell: 415-350-8257
BAM cell: 510-310-5698
OK......off to make ART!
We've done one trip to the surplus yard and brought back materials for two projects:
Group 1( Brianna, Cory, Sloan): Large aluminum tube frame for Mobile Art Gallery.
Group 4( Ricardo, Barbara...Marie, Micheal?): Firehose tubing for Firehose furniture
I believe Group 2 (Katie, Barret, Mike, Charul) has found a source for cardboard.
We have not heard from Group 3 (Kristina, Ting, Teresa, John).
I think Chris is working solo on an inflatable dome project.
At this point we would like for y'all to commit to a project concept, finalize your materials needs, and post your concept to the Blog. We're a little concerned that a few folks are pursuing individual ideas and may not have the tools, materials, or support they need to accomplish the project by Friday.
Chris, are you working solo or have you joined a team?
Katie, are you working with your team on the cardboard tetris concept or are you forming a team to pursue the alphabet chair idea?
Please keep in mind that any materials we've borrowed from the Surplus yard need to be returned. Blaine and I leave on Friday and Saturday. We need (at least) two volunteers to be responsible for borrowing a truck (Carol, can students use your truck?) loading materials, and returning to the Surplus yard.
On purchasing supplies, this from Carol:
The way we purchase materials is to check out a credit card (employees must do this, like faculty or staff) and accompany people to the store and sign off. I've pledged up to $100 of petty cash funding out of my pocket for small things, for the whole workshop, in case people need little stuff.
My suggestion for supplies is that one person from each group put a list together of supplies and estimated costs. Put the list together for the whole class and send it to me. I can then schedule someone to go with you to purchase.
.....................................................................................................
If you need to purchase supplies, please reply to this thread and post your material needs here. One or two folks should plan to meet with Carol and go buy supplies on Tuesday.
If you need more stuff from the surplus yard, let us know ASAP.
If you haven't posted a concept, please do. If you haven't committed to an idea or come up with a materials sourcing plan, we suggest you join an existing team and help with one of the great ideas already posted like Firehose furniture, or Alphabet chairs.
JB cell: 415-350-8257
BAM cell: 510-310-5698
OK......off to make ART!
Ricardo Solar: fire hose furniture
Hey guys,
I am considering utilizing some of the fire hoses available at the surplus to construct reshapeable furniture. Here are some sketches of what I have in mind. I still need to figure out what im going to fill the fire hoses with, hopefully filling them up with air doesn't end up being too difficult--perhaps water is the way to go. Because i have to be out of town on Wednesday i need all the help i can get Monday and Tuesday from anyone interested.
Rebargroup: Katie Smither
Also, as I mentioned before, there had been general discussion of the 'mobile chair text messaging' project and I really like this simple idea. I think it has the potential to work. I'm planning on getting the rolling chairs this morning at the surplus warehouse and addressing them as soon (and as quickly) as possible. I'll be looking for a good site for them, I'm kind of thinking the covered library area we were playing in......there is a large section that does not have any seating and is really a waste of good space. But I need to see if they'll roll well over there....we'll see. Keep you posted. Later.
Katie Smither
Rebargroup: Katie Smither
Ready and post!
Our group (Katie, Barrett, Mike, and Charul) has been working hard at finding materials and began the prototype of a building block piece today....didn't go so well. Took entirely too long to manufacture and there are not large enough pieces of cardboard available. Right now we're re-examining the approach, the materials, the way we're using them, etc. Hopefully we will have a clearer direction tomorrow.
Sorry for the switch up!
Katie Smither
March 29, 2009
Rebargroup: Group 1 (Briana, Cory, and Sloan)
Mobile Art Gallery:
Group 1 will be making a mobile art gallery. Basically a big canvas with wheels, the intervention can be tried out in a variety of locations, but for April 3rd we're going to use Diversity Plaza.
Purpose behind this intervention:
1. We wanted follow the Rebar example, meaning we provide something interactive with opportunities for play.
2. With the MSC and the art galleries housed there closing for the next three years without relocation, we hope to raise Aggie awareness of art on campus.
3. Aggies need an outlet for self-expression, creativity, and discovery that is beyond the classroom.
4. We want to show that art can be anywhere, not just a typical gallery space. Also, art can be anything-- a painting, a sculpture, and even a process.
Notes from the review with Rebar:
1. We'll paint the frame and accompanying chairs to match, making them identifiable as a set.
2. Time-lapse photographs will document the evolution of the canvas, capturing the conversation and story.
Group 1 will be making a mobile art gallery. Basically a big canvas with wheels, the intervention can be tried out in a variety of locations, but for April 3rd we're going to use Diversity Plaza.Purpose behind this intervention:
1. We wanted follow the Rebar example, meaning we provide something interactive with opportunities for play.
2. With the MSC and the art galleries housed there closing for the next three years without relocation, we hope to raise Aggie awareness of art on campus.
3. Aggies need an outlet for self-expression, creativity, and discovery that is beyond the classroom.
4. We want to show that art can be anywhere, not just a typical gallery space. Also, art can be anything-- a painting, a sculpture, and even a process.
Notes from the review with Rebar:
1. We'll paint the frame and accompanying chairs to match, making them identifiable as a set.
2. Time-lapse photographs will document the evolution of the canvas, capturing the conversation and story.
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