Found Object Exercise, Excursion and Execution

Finding myself still discouraged by the found object assignment, upon instruction of Gabrielle, I began to fiddle with a few objects found in the sculpture room. She figured it would help me loosen my control of the objects, while gaining a better understanding for what Rees is looking for. These objects included a salt shaker, cd player, block of wood,dust pan brush, mango flesh, and a bobble head.


After performing the above exercise I realized that I need to gather some found objects a bit more aesthetically and conceptually interesting, leding to a rather fruitful late night excursion. Unable to obtain all that I needed in one trip I later returned to the location with housemate/classmate Ariana.

Before my return to the carinogen laced building I took a trip I set out on a trip to Walmart to retreive some fish. I thought that I could use the functional aspect of the chemistry materialfor a purpose different from their original intention. Under the instuction of making a sculpture based upon progression and the morphing of a structure, I figured the most distinct progression was from life. Beside the Walmart was a "99 cent Warehouse". Dollar stores are perfect hunting grounds of interesting ready made objects. It was here that I came across a tub of bright orange hair gel, doilies, a pink wax flower candle,stockings, matches, and methanol canisters.

Later in the eve Ariana and myself pursued some neglected goods. Together we gathered found objects unlike what we could have imagined. Mid-way through the dilapidated building, which habored our delightful treasures, our flash light died and with the knowledge of possible squatter presence we became quite frightful. Yet with the ever enticing lure of art objects we proceeded to probe further into the darkness. In addition to the satisfaction of our art incentive findings, we also gathered enough books to start a small library in a spare room of our house. We will simply need to construct a few book shelves and then we’ll be in business. After the crafty gathering and removal of materials we returned to the studio to begin our toil. Due to the problematic element of water I was unable to leave the studio until 6am, failing to gain any sleep before my 8am class. Although this did give me time to fix a rather delectable breakfast for myself. Leaving the building early that morning I felt pretty satisfied in my exploration of new materials, spaces, and collaborations.



Upon the commencement of class later that morning I only came to find that this effort was yet another failed attempt. Though I seem to repeatedly lack the ability to successful complete the assignment, I am still extremely interested in the object I have produced. In fact it has inspired a few ideas for installations on my personal time. Perhaps I could create a series of fish and style gel filled glass objects. I must test to see if the alcohol in the styling gel alone will preserve the fish.