Ken Reker taught “Sculpture Form & Design” (ART 203) this spring which is a foundation level, three-dimensional design class for art majors. One of the projects within the course is an “assemblage” work. “Assemblage” is a sculptural process that utilizes found objects and various other materials that are not necessarily for art making purposes, such as recyclables. The spring semester offers an opportunity for the Art and Design students to put their work on display outside in the John L. George Courtyard of Meier Hall.
This year’s project ties into the Geography Departments EARTHDAYS 2012, Sustaining Our Oceans: Key To Earths Future. The sculptures were required to address issues of environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on the sustainability of our oceans.
Artists:
Scott Dalrymple, TREE OF THE SEA
Alycia Dell’Orfano, UNTITLED
Brad Haddock, UNTITLED
Michael Maloney, DEADLIEAST CATCH
Dennis Mattei, FISHED AND CANNED
Sara McClory, THE REAPING REEF
Angel McRae, HELP!
Lee Nguyen, PLASTIC HARMS TURTLES
Michael Rowe JR Jr, RUMINANT
Micahaela Sacco, DEPLETION OF A SPECIES
Jennifer Van Rite, HERE LIES THE OCEAN
Victoria Venturo, PARADISE
Tyler Wile, WALRUS
Contributors Note: Kat Casey loves to hang out in the courtyard and always wondered where the sculptures came from year after year…now she knows!
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