Installation Art

 Artist: Jamie Milligan

Title: Homecoming

Media: Installation

Date: 3/6/11

Description: I see a staircase, 2 combat boots, a military jacket and some dog tags.

Formal Analysis: Color is used with the green jacket. The color of the carpeting and the boots are all neutral colors so it makes the green army colors stand out. Form is also used by the use of the staircase.

What are your thoughts on the planning and creation of a site specific location?

I really like the way this turned out. It is simple but at the same time is says a lot. The location was my first thought so I just had to decide what I was going to put on the staircase that would tell a story. The military things make this picture what it is.

Reflect:

What is installation art: It is art in which a space is presented as work of art that can be entered, explored, experienced, and reflected upon.

What materials are used in installation art: Anything can be used in installation art as long as the artist finds it to be artistic in some way.

Why make installation art: Installation art is created to evoke feelings and emotions from the viewer by changing the space in a room.

Which artist/installation did I find most interesting: I like the installation titled Mantle. It is on pg. 47 and was created by Ann Hamilton. Looking at the picture is interesting but when you read about it, it says that there are speakers in the flowers the broadcast the confusion of voices and static while a woman sews sleeves seemingly unaware of the flowers and noise. This is intriguing to me and would be very interesting to see in person.

Plan

From the material reviewed, is there a inspiration piece that I feel a connection with: I was inspired by Ann Hamilton's Mantle. I like how when you saw this Mantle you felt like you were part of it in the present time. In a very, very unique way there is a story being told with this installation.

What theme do I want to explore in my installation: "The Here and Now" will be the theme I am going to use.

What materials will I use: I will use my husband's military uniform things.

Where will this installation be located and why? I am going to create my installation on the staircase. It will create a story with the uniform items laying on the stairs.