Exercise: Precedent Research

For this exercise I would like everyone to look outside the existing course resources to find a project related to the course themes. We are particularly interested in kinetic art installations involving fabric or textiles in a long-term installation.

You will write up a short report to publish for the class and also deliver a concise five-minute presentation in class. The intention is that your explorations will start us on the path toward developing new ideas for kinetic textile projects.

Process

Please explore both online and library resources to find another project which can provide insight into the development of a kinetic textile piece. You will be asked to reflect upon the following questions in your posted report:

  1. What feature of the work could we specifically evolve into a technique for kinetic sculpture or installation?

  2. What details of the artwork or concept are not immediately apparent and how do they inform the work?

  3. Are there closely related works?

You may find the Bibliography (S24) and Videos of Related Work pages useful for inspiration and sources. However, please look for projects not previously explored and listed, although you may investigate other works by the same artists.

Deliverables

Please post a brief report as a Google Doc or slideshow to the correct shared folder and be prepared to lead an in-class discussion. Your report should include the following:

  1. one-sentence synopsis of the precedent you are reporting on

  2. one-sentence answers to the prompt questions:

    • What feature of the work could we specifically evolve into a technique for kinetic sculpture or installation?

    • What details of the artwork or concept are not immediately apparent and how do they inform the work?

    • Are there closely related works?

  3. links to additional sources, if online

  4. images or an an embedded video, if available

We will need to keep the in-class discussions brief in the interests of time. Please be prepared to deliver a concise synopsis of the work, show a short selection of images and video, then present one or two questions for discussion. Please keep any presented video to the minimum duration that conveys the concept in order to leave the most time for discussion.