Investigating Sculpture

Defining sculpture is not an easy task, except on the most simplistic and generic level. Delving deep enough into any subject will reveal a wealth of complexity, and expose what we don’t know. This is a research project into a contemporary sculptor with a presentation.

1. Select a sculptor from the list provided (it's first come first served, so have a couple back up options in case someone else chooses the artist you want). 

2. Research their work. What is their primary medium? What scale do they work? What is their work about? What are their most significant pieces and exhibitions? Select a minimum of five images that illustrate the core of their artistic philosophy.

3. Find an artist statement, review of their work from a reputable art critic, and at least one other publication about them in order to answer the questions above. This last may be another review or artist statement, their artist's website, an article, a book, or something else approved by your instructor. If you find more than three, be sure to cite them all (more sources is always good)!

4. Write a FIVE to TEN MINUTE presentation about your artist. Practice reading your presentation aloud with a timer, since reading silently is never at the same speed as reading aloud. Answer the who, what, how, and most importantly, why about them and their art.

5. Create a slideshow that illustrates your points with the images you chose. Include citations at the bottom of each page, and a works cited page with all of your sources at the end. Cite in MLA or Chicago, whichever format is easier for you. Be sure to label each image with the title, dimensions, date completed, and material(s).

6. Type up your notes for each slide in the "Presenter Notes" section. This can be as simple as bullet points, or you can write out your entire script for your presentation here. 

7. Share you presentation with the sculpture classes.