Assignment #2

To discuss in class Monday, June 9th

Read the following two essays available at JStor, through the UTA library electronic database.

1.   http://bit.ly/1s8Pkfx

or

http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.uta.edu/stable/10.2307/776186?Search=yes&resultItemClick=true&searchText=sculpture&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicResults%3FQuery%3Dsculpture%26amp%3Bacc%3Don%26amp%3Bwc%3Don%26amp%3Bfc%3Doff%26amp%3Bsi%3D26%26amp%3BresultsServiceName%3DdoBackToBasicResults

2.     http://bit.ly/1fIKiUN

or

http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.uta.edu/stable/10.2307/773512?Search=yes&resultItemClick=true&searchText=sculpture&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicResults%3FQuery%3Dsculpture%26amp%3Bacc%3Don%26amp%3Bwc%3Don%26amp%3Bfc%3Doff%26amp%3BresultsServiceName%3DdoBackToBasicResults%26amp%3Bsi%3D276

Misc Posts

Misc. 1:
http://bit.ly/1mEECeF

Misc. 2:
This article may help us think on how we edit our three dimensional work...
http://bit.ly/Sbu388

Misc. 3:
The Importance of Knowing Ourselves

If we don't know ourselves we:
lie prey to outside definitions of who we are which don't fit
are easily won over by stupid reasoning (thus isn't reasoning at all)
typically lack self-confidence
might fake confidence which is usually snaked out and thus embarrassing
let others define what is important to us
don't know what is important to us
might be bored
might be boring
tend to not know where we stand politically
could have our rights taken away from us
might likely don't get to know others very well
usually don't set up goals for ourselves
don't know what to say
typically make art that has nothing to say
just might give up
possibly be unfulfilled
may feel we have wasted our lives
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etc...

About

Alison Starr is a MFA Intermedia Studio graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. She lives and works in Dallas, Texas. Her current body of work includes solo spontaneous and long-duration performances, video performance, and writing and directing for performance.

Her work has been featured in various galleries, institutions, and venues both domestic and abroad including Conduit Gallery, the Dallas Museum of Art, 500X Gallery, (wo)manorial, Koelsch Gallery, The Eco Friendly Expo, and Dallas Pavillion presented at the Venice Biennial. She is a fellow of the Taller Portobelo Norte Artist Residency in Portobelo, Panama. A cofounder of PerformanceSW, a project in proliferation of performance art outside of the mainstream American discourse currently present in major metropolitan cities.

Education

2014- 2011     University of Texas at Arlington, MFA in Intermedia Studio

2008               New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University

983-1978        Texas A&M University BS Education Specializing in Special Education

Selected Professional Experiences

2014-2013      Exhibition Coordinator, Dallas Biennial, Dallas, Texas
2013               Artist Fellow, Taller Portobelo Norte, Artist Residency, Portobelo Panama
2013               Ideas In Art Grant Award, University of Texas at Arlington
2012-2014      Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington
2014-2012      Co-Founder, PerformanceSW, Dallas, Texas
2011-2010      Graduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington
2010-2003      Artist Assistant, Dallas, Texas
2001-1993      Director of East Dallas Refugee Children and Youth Program, Dallas
1993-1992      Director of ESL program Dallas Multicultural Alliance
1988-1996      Teacher and English Language Instructor Kili Island, Marshall Islands
1986-1984      Special Education Teacher, Blooming Grove ISD, Blooming Grove

Additional Relevant Experience

Preparation and maintenance of art
Experience with diversity in communication
Management and direction of support personnel
Understanding of art history and familiarity with contemporary art
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Relevant Memberships
2014-2012      (wo)manorial
2014-2011      College Art Association

Selected Exhibitions

2014
(wo)manorial, The Birth of Aphrodite: Research Through the Myth and Reality, Danos Kompi C, Paphos City, Cyprus
never to be yourself and yet always-that is the problem, (wo)manorial The Reading Room, Dallas, TX
Indifferent, Houston International Performance Art Biannale, Art League, Houston, TX
Two Rolls, Maybe More & 31 actions, Yoko Ono Fan Club, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

2013
Amarillo Entropy, The Power Station, Dallas, TX
THE(FIRST), (wo)manorial.com, online exhibition
DallasSITES: Available Space, PSWxEdu, PerformanceSW, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX
HisHers, (wo)manorial.com,  online exhibition
Dallas Pavillion at the Venice Bienalle, Venice, Italy
Oligotokous, coil/muller/grind, Deep Ellum Windows, 2646 Main Street, Dallas,TX
On the Verge of Failure CultureWorks, Juried Exhibition, Holland, Michigan
Susan Elizabeth, (wo)manorial.com, online exhibition
Boxed, FOOD, Invitational Group Exhibition, Eastfield College, Dallas, TX

2012
ILLUMINATIONS, RE Gallery + Studio, Dallas, TX
Bridged: An Exhibition, 500 Singleton, Dallas, TX
Of Tension, in a series of Performance Art, curator Courtney Brown, 500X, Dallas, TX
ABP Performance, Temporary Occupants, Eastfield College, Dallas, Texas

2011
NOW! That's What I Call Art, Oliver Francis Gallery, Dallas, TX
RE: The Cedars Open Studio, RE: Gallery + Studio, Dallas, TX
Aurora 2011, collaboration with Wanda Dye, The Museum District, Dallas, TX
Nok Cloud, The Project Room, Conduit Gallery, Dallas, TX
dodransbicentennial, Koelsch Gallery, Houston, TX

2010
No Rhyme or Reason, Ro2 Art, Dallas, TX
New Art/Arte Nuevo, Jurors: Valerie Cassel Oliver and Malaquias Montoya, UTSA, San Antonio, TX
ECO-FRIENDLY EXPO 2010, booth with Decorazon Gallery, New York, New York
Affordable Art Fair, booth with Decorazon Gallery, New York, New York
Art in the District (in conjunction with the Dallas Art Fair), Dallas, TX
No Parking Any Time, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, TX
2010 EXPO, Juried Exhibition, Jurors:  Christina Rees & Richard Patterson, 500X, Dallas, TX
Texas National 2010, Juried Exhibition, Juror: Judy Pfaff, SFASU, Nacogdoches, TX

2009
Red Hot Red Dot, Women and Their Work, Austin, TX
VAST 4th 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX
Brookhaven Juried Exhibition, Juror: Patricia Meadows, Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX
EXPO 2009, Juried Exhibition, Juror: Gavin Morrison, 500X, Dallas, TX

2008
Xinstitution, Mountain View College, Treetop Gallery, Dallas, TX
League for Innovation National Student Art Competition Exhibition, Mountain View College, Dallas, TX

Selected Public Collections
Allsteel Dallas Corporate Office Showroom, nok cloud ii, 2012
Eastfield College, Permanent Collection, BED, 2011
Mountain View College Presidents Purchase Award, Male and Female, 2008
Brookhaven College Presidents Purchase Award, Protection, 2007

Bibliography
“Oceanic Origins, Plastic Activism, and New Materialism at Sea”, by Stacy Alaimo, “Material Ecocriticism”, eds. Serenella Iovino and Serpil Opperman, Indiana University Press, September 1, 2014
“Power, Activism, and the Female Body in Performance: An Interview with Performance Artist Nancy Popp”, by Performance Southwest, Semigloss Magazine, Dallas, TX, April 2014
“Field Trip Dallas Part 2”, by Paul Middendorf, Glasstire.com, February 28, 2014
“El Centro Show Takes a Bold Look at Contemporary Consumer Culture”, by Michael Granberry, Dallasnews.com, February 13, 2014
“Think Objectively”, by Jamie Laughlin, Dallasobserver.com, January 23, 2014
“Allsteel In Big “D” Dallas”, by Brad Powell, officeinsight.com, August 26, 2013
“Performance Art: Expect the Unexpected”, by Gail Sachson, Art and Seek, August 13, 2013
“Performance Art Is Back In! (Events For Those Who Need a Primer)”, by Paula Newton, Glasstire.com, August 5, 2013
“This Week’s Visual Art, July 24-27: Another Nasher Roll-Out and the Weekend’s Openings”, by Peter Simek, DFront Row, July 24, 2013
“Last Night's Performance Art Panel Combined Wrestlers and Feminism”, Jamie Laughlin, Dallasobserver.com, July 26, 2013
“Acting Out”, by Jamie Laughlin, Dallasobserver.com, July 25, 2013
“This Weeks Visual Art, July19-21: Local Artists Poised to Infiltrate The Dallas Museum of Art”, by Peter Simek, DFront Row, July 17, 2013
“Allsteel INC. Opens New Dallas Resource Center In The Dallas Design District”, by Ashley Housand, Allsteel Office, November 1, 2012
“Breakout Brigade”, by Steve Carter, Modern Luxury, Dallas, TX, December 2011
“Aurora 2011”, by Carissa N. Terranova, artsandculturetx.com, October 28, 2011
“Stroke, Steel and Starr”, by Jennifer Medina, Dallasobserver.com, April 21, 2011
“5x7 On The Road: Dallas”, by Gabrielle Faust, examiner.com, July 20, 2009

Art Samples: Soft Sculpture/Performance/Interactive

Derek Melander:  www.derickmelander.com/

Margarita Cabrerra:  http://www.margaritacabrera.com/category/projects/

Guerrera de La Paz:  http://www.guerradelapaz.com/index2.html

Ernesto Neto:  http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artists/ernesto-neto/series

Jim Drain:  http://www.jimdrain.com

Nick Cave:  http://www.jackshainman.com/artists/nick-cave

Orly Genger:  http://orlygenger.com

REcycled Lobster Rope (sometimes paint)

Rosa Verloop:  http://www.rosaverloop.com

Kim, Soon-im:  http://artasiamerica.org/artist/detail/498

Rebecca Horn:  http://www.rebecca-horn.de/pages/biography.html

Jodi Colella: http://worldofthreadsfestival.com/artist_interviews/047_jodi_colella_12.html

Assignment 1

Assignment #1 (3341 Sculpture)

Due tomorrow,Tuesday, June 3^rd!

Read 10 Things An Artist Should Know:

 10 THINGS AN ARTIST SHOULD KNOW

.    1. Why you are where you are


.    2.What your politics/ethics are


.    3.Why that matters


.    4.How you learn


.    5.What you want to say


.    6.Why that matters


.    7.How you will judge your success


.    8.How you will judge your failure


.    9.Why that matters


10. What to do next

Now answer the following questions, either typed or handwritten, on a single sheet of paper.

.    1. Who are you?

.    2. Why are you here?

.    3. What do you want to say?

.    4.  How do you want to say it?

The answers to these questions will form the foundation of your three self-driven projects.

Syllabus: UTA Summer Sculpture 3341 - Alternative Materials (Fibers, Sound and Performance)

Art 3341 Sculpture - Alternative Materials (Fibers, Sound and Performance)

M-F, 8 am – 12 pm , Summer I, 2014

Instructor: Alison Starr  Office Number: Room 161 Studio Arts Center

Email Address: alison.starr@mavs.uta.edu  website:  http://astarrstudios.wordpress.com

Office Hours: Thursday 12-1pm, or by appointment

Description of Course Content: An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through various media, significantly, fibers, textile, sound and performance. Emphasis is on contemporary processes and individual expression.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. The student will be able to identify basic sculptural methods, strategies and vocabulary.
2. The student will be able to identify and safely use a variety of basic tools to work with a variety of fibers/textile as well as sound and the body in performance.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of visual organization, design basics and spatial dynamics in three-dimensional expression.
4. The student will demonstrate the ability to conceive, design and fabricate sculptural art objects in a self-driven manner
5.  The student will be able to analyze and critique the visual design and expressive attributes of various sculptural art objects.

Requirements: 

         1. Regular attendance, seminar participation and the completion of all work

a.  Several assignments that will require work outside of class time.

b.  Projects that are turned in late will be lowered one letter grade for 

     each class day it is late

         2.  Two independent research/artistic projects

         3.  Critique participation and classroom clean-up

Students must adhere strictly to safety rules pertaining to lab processes and machinery usage. Appropriate studio etiquette, clean-up and storage of works-in-progress will be monitored. Abuse or disregard of such issues will be subject to penalty and possible exclusion from lab use outside of class time. Checked-out tools are the student’s responsibility – loss or damage due to abuse will require replacement by the student. Studio access abuses such as leaving doors propped open, giving access to unqualified students or disregarding safety procedures will result in explusion from the class.

Note:  Missed seminars, excessive absences and missed critiques will affect your final grade for this class.  Generally speaking, missing any of the above counts as a 3-point deduction subtracted from your final GPA. 

Most lectures, demonstrations, critiques and assignments will occur at the beginning of class periods and will not be repeated for latecomers. If you are late to class, notify the instructor to ensure a tardy is counted instead of an absence.

Attendance Policy: 

Attendance to all seminars, lab days and critiques is required. Absences are only excused for participation in University-sanctioned events, significant and verifiable issues, or the observance of religious holidays. In the case of extended illness or injury, the doctor’s notes will give justification for a possible grade of “Incomplete.” More than four unexcused absences will lower your final grade 10%. 

Grading Criteria for projects/progress:

1.  Synthesis of form/content regarding projects

2.  Workmanship and resolution of ideas

3.  Risk and scope (effort, scale, complexity) of projects

Grading Policy:

This class is about exploration.  You are responsible for your own concept and research.

Students will be expected to complete two self-assigned, thoughtful, complex projects using a variety of materials and processes.  I will assess each discrete work with a grade, but will also provide 2 graded progress reports based on each students motivation, discipline and dedication to the class at week 8 and week 12 of the semester.  I believe this accomplishes several things.  First, it provides greater freedom to tackle significant projects requiring more time and development than 4-week intervals.  Second, it removes the erroneous equation of a single work of art to a fixed percentile.   If any student requires more grading input they are welcome to make an appointment to discuss concerns during my office hours.  The two projects will be assessed following critiques dates listed on schedule.  All 4 of these grades equal 80% of your total grade.  The final 20% of your grade will include an assessment of seminar participation, critique participation and classroom demeanor/cleanliness.

Grading Code

100-90 – A = Excellent. The project meets all of the criteria to the highest standard.

  89-80 – B = Good. The project meets most of the criteria, but with noticeable room for improvement.

  79-70 – C = Average. The project exemplifies a moderate meeting of the   criteria, but

            indicates significant room for improvement.

  69-60 – D = Weak. The project is sub-standard, not meeting the criteria.

               F = Little or no effort is evidenced.

Grade Grievance Policy:

I want you to succeed in this course. I will do whatever I can to help you learn the material, gain the skills, and understand the assignments. If you have any questions or concerns regarding course content please address the issue with me first. If an understanding cannot be reached between us it can then be brought to the attention of the administration through the university grievance procedure. See the university policy in the catalogue.

                                    

Materials list:           * asterisk denotes optional items

retractable tape measure (12 ft. minimum)

safety glasses *

disposable dust masks (paper - NIOSH approved) *

basic set of twist drill bits (1/16 to 1/2 inch) and screw bits 

            (phillips and flat head)

wood glue (Titebond or Elmer’s)

sewing needles

scissors

thread of a variety of types

sewing machine *

rags (old tee-shirts, wash rags, shop rags, etc.)

assorted sandpaper – fine (120+ grit), medium (80-100), coarse (50-80)

sketch/note book

work gloves *

disposable nitrile ot vinyl gloves *

ear plugs*

****Miscellaneous other materials as dictated by the sculptures to be made.  Each student is responsible for acquiring the specific materials needed to make his/her work such as hardware, paint, material, sound equiptment etc.

M-06/02--Introduction

T-06/03 – seminar (Assign 1 due)                          

W-06/04—

Th-06/05--

M-06/09 — seminar (Assign 2 due)

T- 06/10 —

W -06/11--

Th-06/12--

M-06/16 — seminar (Assign 3 due)

T- 06/17 —

W -06/18-- Mid Term grade reports

Th-06/19--

M-06/23— seminar (Assign 4 due)

T- 06/24 –      

W-06/25—

      Th- 06/26—

M – 06/30 – seminar (Assign 5 due)

T – 07/01

W – 07/02

Th – 07/03 Final group critique

Drop Policy: Refer to university catalog for the official drop policy

Americans With Disabilities Act: 

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.  Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability.   Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

UT Arlington Honor Code

I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington’s tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence.

I promise that I will only submit work that I personally create or contribute to group collaborations, and reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code.

Academic Integrity: 
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)

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