Installation Art Inspo

My artwork inspired by India has taken on many new forms and media. A major goal and motivation behind going to India was to learn how to transform an experience into a body of artwork. I am proud to say that this goal has already been accomplished.

I am currently planning a third solo exhibition that I plan to include work from both previous shows and several more works. I really want to play with creative hanging and installation techniques.

Here are some artists and projects that inspired me and may help me make some hanging decisions.

‘This Exhibition Is an Accusation’: The Grammar of Display According to Lina Bo Bardi

John Dahlsen Environmental Art

Govinda Prasad Sah Azad (see photo)

Kate MccGwire (see photo)

A Sun of Thread: 84 Miles of String Suspended at MIA by HOT TEA

What unique display methods do you find appealing? Why?

Amy Jurelovic

amy jurekovic, mixed media, self-portrait

Amy's art and style have always been outstanding.  She was a student at the University of Wyoming the same time I was and since has continued to create art in a variety of mediums including painting, mixed media, and tattooing.  Her style is edgy and beautiful.  to see more of her work, check out her website.

Her mixed media paintings certainly serve as inspiration for my book arts style and upcycling work.
Check out my blog to see more of my work.

Lisa Call

Lisa Call is a textile artist who I have been following for some time now.  Here is an interview about her work.
 
My favorite quote in the interview was in response to "what was the moment when you first realized you are capable of creating an art career for yourself?"

Lisa responded "when I started thinking big and not hiding."  I can relate to this and see this type of thinking as wonderful wisdom to young and emerging artists.  In addition to thinking bug, I think you just need to go for it and big (for where you are at in your career) things will happen.  One of the problems with art disappearing from schools and our culture is the way people view it.  We no longer see it as a valid profession.  If people could learn to see it as what it is,a business and something that is incredibly valuable to our society, I think more people would see it as a valid job and would actively seek it as a profession.  When people are constant y told that they will fail and be poor, it makes it extremely difficult to give it all you have.