"JUNK" MARKET SCULPTURE (ASSEMBLAGE) HOME PROJECT
Giving New Life to Discarded Man-Made Objects
Collage artists and other artists and crafters looking for a change of pace
may want to try their hand at an assemblage. An assemblage moves beyond the
two-dimensional restrictions of collage. An assemblage is considered a 3-D
sculpture rather than a type of paper art. Collages are traditionally created
from scraps of paper from magazines, newspapers, old cards, handmade paper,
or other materials. An assemblage can use those materials and many more. For
example:
• Receipts
• Playbills
• Wrappers
• Napkins from businesses
• Business cards
• Tokens
• Game pieces
• Labels from interesting packages or bottles
• Charms
• Foreign stamps
• Letters
• Lists
• Announcements
• Tins
• Sea glass
• Maps
• Bottle caps
• Corks
• Shells
• Stones
Generally, artists who work in assemblage allow the objects used to create
new forms. Sometimes the materials used to create the object are symbolic to
the artist or the viewer and contribute to the understanding of the work of
art. If the materials used have no particular theme or symbolic properties,
they can be of interest in their own right. Be creative---there is no a
limit to the types of materials that can be incorporated into an assemblage.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
YOU ARE TO CREATE A THREE-DIMINSONAL COMPOSITION USING DISCARDED, FOUND OR
RECYCLED OBJECTS FROM THE PREVIOUS LIST OR WITH WHATEVER YOU CAN FIND. MORE
EXAMPLES INCLUED:
• FLATTENED METAL
• broken tile
• CLOCK PIECES
• SCREWS,
• BOLTS
• WIRE
• NAILS
• BROKEN POTTERY
• MARBLES
***USE YOUR IMAGINATION!
MATERIALS NEEDED YOU WILL NEED TO START:
1. 16 X 20 STRETCHED ARTIST CANVUS (HOBBY LOBBY OR WAL MART)
2. 1 CAN OF CLEAR GLOSS SPRAY (HOBBY LOBBY AND WAL MART)
3. HOT GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICKS
4. WOOD GLUE OR SUPER GLUE
5. ELMERS GLUE (FOR PAPER ITEMS)
6. NEWSPAPERS, SCRAP PAPER, GREETING CARDS, ETC
7. PAINT (0PTIONAL)
8. FOUND MATERIALS
Directions:
1. Start your search for “found objects”---what other people
call “trash”---we call “treasures”. Choose at least 10 items---you can do
less if they are large.
2. Think of a “theme”---sometimes having a “theme” will help you find
the “objects” you need or want on your assemblage.
3. Assemblages can be “random” in thought---no theme---which lets the
items speak for themselves.
4. ***IMPORTANT---DO NOT GLUE ANYTHING ON YOUR PROJECT---until you have
planned and practiced the layout of your materials and are sure of what and
where you are designing.
5. Project can be “portrait” or “landscape” in design.
6. Decide on “background” first---paint, plaster, sand , or paper mache
are good choices to add texture and color.
7. Create the “background” and let it set overnight and dry.
8. Then start re-creating the layout or placement of your “found
objects”.
9. Using hot glue or the glue of your choice---start attaching items to
the assemblage.
10. Think “layers”---with background being the first layer, then second,
and last is the items that you want to “shine”---they will be on the top
layer.
11. Gradually plan, place, and attach items to the assemblage carefully.
12. Inspect your “assemblage” to make sure all items are secured to the
canvus---if not add more glue carefully.
13. Spray with Clear Gloss and let dry overnight.
14. NAME CARD: On the back and inside the frame---place an index card
with the following information: Please Print in Ink.
a. Your Name
b. Class Period
c. Ms. Penney
d. Fall 2009
***Example on the web @
http://www.teacherweb.com/tx/whitehousejuniorhigh/mrspenneyswildcatartclass/
PROJECTS ARE DUE ON ___________________________________________. This gives
you one month from the day of instruction to complete your semester project.
Use this time wisely to collect and plan your project.
***Projects must be brought to or delivered to the school by a parent or
guardian between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm starting on Monday,
December 7 –Wednesday, December 9.
NO PROJECTS ON THE BUS (This is for your safety and the safety of others).
If projects are turned in late, they will be minus 25 points Day One and 10
points per day after that. Your project counts as a Semester Test Grade---
therefore it is equal to 4 grades.
PHOTO EXAMPLES UNDER PHOTO ALBUM #6
***Cut Here***
I have read and understand that I have a Semester Project due on or before
December 9, 2009 and that this project counts as my Semester Test grade.
Student Name ________________________________ (Print)
Student Signature______________________________
Parent Signature _______________________________
Phone Number _________________ Class Period ________________
