Homework due June 26: Project 1: Analysis of Outdoor / Site-Specific Art in NYC

Project 1:
Observation and analysis of a site-specific art installation

Choose one of the 4 outdoor exhibits below to visit with your team.

1. Before you visit, research the artwork that you will be visiting. Look for:
-biographical information about the artist
-an artist’s statement of intent about the piece
-reviews of the artwork

2. Visit the artwork with your team.
-interact with the piece as an individual and as a group
-take visual notes (drawings, sketches, photos) and written notes about your experience in your sketchbook
-answer the following questions:
How does the piece/pieces make you feel?
How does the piece relate to its specific location and environment?
What senses does it effect?
Stand back and observe – how do others interact with the piece?
Think critically – note aspects of the piece that you think are ineffective. How would you improve it?

3. Be prepared to discuss your experiences in class on Tuesday.

EXHIBITS
Alexander Calder in New York
http://publicartfund.org/pafweb/projects/06/calder/calder-06.html
Location and Directions:
City Hall Park is located in Lower Manhattan, and is bordered by Broadway, Chambers Street, Centre Street, and Park Row. The nearest subway stations are A, C, E to Chambers Street; 4, 5, 6, J, M, Z to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; R, W to City Hall; 2, 3 to Park Place.

Damián Ortega's Obelisco Transportable
http://www.publicartfund.org/pafweb/projects/07/ortega/ortega-07.html
Location and Directions:
Obelisco Transportable is on view at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, at the entrance to Central Park. Subways: N, R to Fifth Avenue; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St/Lexington Ave. The work is free to the public and is on view daily.

Beth Campbell's Potential Store Fronts
http://www.publicartfund.org/pafweb/projects/07/campbell/campbell-07.html
Location and Directions:
Potential Store Fronts is on view at 125 Maiden Lane between Pearl and Water Streets in Lower Manhattan. This exhibition is free and open to the public at all times. Subways: 2, 3 to Wall Street; J, M, Z to Broad Street; 4, 5 to Wall Street.

L.I.C., NYC
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org
Location and Directions:
The Park is located in Long Island City, Queens at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard. Subways: Monday through Friday take the N or W train to the Broadway stop in Queens and walk eight blocks along Broadway toward the East River. On Saturday and Sunday take the N train to the Broadway stop.