Ephemeral Art Intermediate Clay Ms. Dunn

Ephemeral things that are transitory, existing only briefly Ephemeral things that are transitory, existing only briefly. Typically the term is used to describe objects found in nature, although it can describe a wide range of things.

What is Ephemeral Art?

Ephemeral works of art embody a perpetual state of physical transformation

Can you think of any artwork that would fit into this category? What art mediums may lend themselves to this?

Throughout history artists have been intrigued by the idea of capturing the quality of something that is impermanent

Tibetan Sand Mandalas

Contemporary Artists using Ephemeral Art: Contemporary Artists using Ephemeral Art: Anya Gallaccio, Preserve ‘Beauty’

Julian Beever: Chalk street art

G. Augustine Lynas http://www.sandsong.com/

Andy Goldsworthy

Minimum Requirements Must choose an object that will become your reference source. Must create a 3-Dimentional, representational sculpture based on your reference object. Bring in object to sculpt from (preferable). Or images of object from several different angles

The sculpture will NOT be fired Must photograph your sculpture in a variety of settings. Must use photoshop techniques taught in class Your final piece will be a series of 3 photographs that tell a visual story (not a finished ceramic piece)

Homework Due Friday, October 9th: Choose an object and draw 3 full page sketches of this object from 3 different angles 30points Write a one-two paragraph story for your object. Describe in detail what your visual story will look like 20 points