Hey Sus,
I have attached the original proposal combining both of our initial project outlines for a collaborative installation at the bottom of this post. I think it will help writing background info for The Mutual GI guide as you said. Obviously since our work is going to be outdoors the plans have changed slightly, especially as we are going to be leaving the work as invigilated public pieces then projection or glass works might be slightly tricky. I think working with ferrofluid is perhaps something I might experiment with during a residency or given some more time for research and to experiment. It goes to show how initial ideas can change quite a lot over the course of a project - but I hope this is helpful to you too.
Jennifer Argo and Susie Olczak // Proposal
We would like to propose a collaborative installation which would combine elements of sculpture, illustration and projection. We feel our work would be strong alongside each other as they both play on themes of space and how we relate to our environs and in turn how our environs impact on us.
Jen Argo//:
My artistic study looks at correlations between human nature and the complexities of the physical world. Drawing inspiration from the work of such critical thinkers as Paul Virilio, Buckminster Fuller and the Arte Povera movement, I aim to create an opening-out of context into broader systems of time and space. My main point of focus draws inspiration from the parallels between the interactions of the physical universe and the interrelations of individuals and community as a connected whole. I seek to bridge the gap between science and philosophy, recognising humanity as a natural system in itself.
You can also view my online portfolio at Central Station at the following address: www.jenniferargo.com.
I work mainly with natural materials and those that reference the structures that form the foundations of both our existence and that of the broader universe. Mathematical enquiry forms a large part of the early development stages of my work. I also work with a wide range of processes including welding and ancient wood-splitting techniques to create minimal and organic structural outcomes.
I would like to propose an installation consisting of a mixture of illustrative, projected and sculptural works.
The illustrations would consist of a series of large-scale graphite drawings, depicting an amalgamation of natural systems such as webs or fractures in rock formations and molecular tissue, as can be seen in the images attached.
The projected pieces would consist of a platform constructed out of bamboo which houses a concealed projector, and two parallel plinths – one holding a frame, and the other, a pair of large format negatives. The frame would restrict projected light so only sections of the negatives would be projected onto the wall of the space. One negative would depict natural structures: basalt columns, layers of crystalline and rock formations. The second would be a contrasting light study, emphasizing the complexities of the opposing negative and focusing on the essence and origin of life in its starkest form.
The sculptural elements of the installation would be a sequence of geometric structures made out of reclaimed steel, manipulated to reflect geodesic and crystalline forms. I also plan to construct a series of ‘living’ pyramids; the pyramids’ internal wooden structures would be covered entirely in plant life, possibly with ferrofluid “waterfalls’ appearing to cascade down the side of each sculpture, contrasting with the natural basis of the plant life and relating back to the makeup of the geometric steel pieces.
Suzie Olczak//:
My work and research explores
space,
light,
perspective and form
It is influenced by
minimalism,
geometry,
light,
balance and architecture
however predominately the focus is on how
the viewer experiences space.
My work
alters,
highlights
or creates space
for the viewer to interact with.
So that the viewer
questions how they negotiate space
and how architecture intrudes on their physical space..
My work investigates how impact can be created and aims to
become a physical and psychological experience for the viewer.
illusions
are exploited in order to encourage the viewer to rethink the way they perceive.
To enable the audience to be able to form a relationship to the work,
scale
becomes important.
Using scale that is recognisable to the viewer,
evoking architecture but to a smaller scale,
so the space becomes more
intimate or intrusive
You can view my work at www.susieolczak.co.uk
For this exhibition I would like to create three works. The first work would be photographic and would be a very minimalist photograph of light in order to create a very impacting work and for it to become an optical illusion for the viewer. I also propose to create a light sculpture. This would consist of components of different materials such as glass and possibly a small stone component and then a fluorescent strip light. I would like the strip light to reflect into the glass in order to add different dimensions to the piece. The sculpture would give the suggestion of an architectural model. The sculpture would be placed in such a way that the work viewer can interact with the piece and so that they can imagine that they are inside the space.
The final piece would be a drawing- This would again be very minimal and geometric. I would like to play with scale with this piece. Using small geometric shapes and building it up into a larger drawing.
I have attached the original proposal combining both of our initial project outlines for a collaborative installation at the bottom of this post. I think it will help writing background info for The Mutual GI guide as you said. Obviously since our work is going to be outdoors the plans have changed slightly, especially as we are going to be leaving the work as invigilated public pieces then projection or glass works might be slightly tricky. I think working with ferrofluid is perhaps something I might experiment with during a residency or given some more time for research and to experiment. It goes to show how initial ideas can change quite a lot over the course of a project - but I hope this is helpful to you too.
Jennifer Argo and Susie Olczak // Proposal
We would like to propose a collaborative installation which would combine elements of sculpture, illustration and projection. We feel our work would be strong alongside each other as they both play on themes of space and how we relate to our environs and in turn how our environs impact on us.
Jen Argo//:
My artistic study looks at correlations between human nature and the complexities of the physical world. Drawing inspiration from the work of such critical thinkers as Paul Virilio, Buckminster Fuller and the Arte Povera movement, I aim to create an opening-out of context into broader systems of time and space. My main point of focus draws inspiration from the parallels between the interactions of the physical universe and the interrelations of individuals and community as a connected whole. I seek to bridge the gap between science and philosophy, recognising humanity as a natural system in itself.
You can also view my online portfolio at Central Station at the following address: www.jenniferargo.com.
I work mainly with natural materials and those that reference the structures that form the foundations of both our existence and that of the broader universe. Mathematical enquiry forms a large part of the early development stages of my work. I also work with a wide range of processes including welding and ancient wood-splitting techniques to create minimal and organic structural outcomes.
I would like to propose an installation consisting of a mixture of illustrative, projected and sculptural works.
The illustrations would consist of a series of large-scale graphite drawings, depicting an amalgamation of natural systems such as webs or fractures in rock formations and molecular tissue, as can be seen in the images attached.
The projected pieces would consist of a platform constructed out of bamboo which houses a concealed projector, and two parallel plinths – one holding a frame, and the other, a pair of large format negatives. The frame would restrict projected light so only sections of the negatives would be projected onto the wall of the space. One negative would depict natural structures: basalt columns, layers of crystalline and rock formations. The second would be a contrasting light study, emphasizing the complexities of the opposing negative and focusing on the essence and origin of life in its starkest form.
The sculptural elements of the installation would be a sequence of geometric structures made out of reclaimed steel, manipulated to reflect geodesic and crystalline forms. I also plan to construct a series of ‘living’ pyramids; the pyramids’ internal wooden structures would be covered entirely in plant life, possibly with ferrofluid “waterfalls’ appearing to cascade down the side of each sculpture, contrasting with the natural basis of the plant life and relating back to the makeup of the geometric steel pieces.
Suzie Olczak//:
My work and research explores
space,
light,
perspective and form
It is influenced by
minimalism,
geometry,
light,
balance and architecture
however predominately the focus is on how
the viewer experiences space.
My work
alters,
highlights
or creates space
for the viewer to interact with.
So that the viewer
questions how they negotiate space
and how architecture intrudes on their physical space..
My work investigates how impact can be created and aims to
become a physical and psychological experience for the viewer.
illusions
are exploited in order to encourage the viewer to rethink the way they perceive.
To enable the audience to be able to form a relationship to the work,
scale
becomes important.
Using scale that is recognisable to the viewer,
evoking architecture but to a smaller scale,
so the space becomes more
intimate or intrusive
You can view my work at www.susieolczak.co.uk
For this exhibition I would like to create three works. The first work would be photographic and would be a very minimalist photograph of light in order to create a very impacting work and for it to become an optical illusion for the viewer. I also propose to create a light sculpture. This would consist of components of different materials such as glass and possibly a small stone component and then a fluorescent strip light. I would like the strip light to reflect into the glass in order to add different dimensions to the piece. The sculpture would give the suggestion of an architectural model. The sculpture would be placed in such a way that the work viewer can interact with the piece and so that they can imagine that they are inside the space.
The final piece would be a drawing- This would again be very minimal and geometric. I would like to play with scale with this piece. Using small geometric shapes and building it up into a larger drawing.
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