Field Trip #3 Reaction

Field Trip #3: The Sculpture Center

DUE: 10/21

The Sculpture Center is one of the premier non-profit art spaces in Long Island City, and it is just a stone’s throw from campus. Although they have only been in their current location (a former trolley repair shop) since 2001, the organization has been a contributing member of New York’s art community since 1928. We will be looking at the various exhibits on view, including “Sanford Biggers: Cosmic Voodoo Circus” on the main floor and “Short Stories” downstairs.

The physical space of the Sculpture Center is very unique. Artists who exhibit there need to consider how their work interacts with the surroundings. The term “Site-specific” refers to artwork that has been made to be shown in a particular space or venue. When an artist makes a site-specific work he/she must consider a number of different factors related to the space. These include the dimensions of the space, any unique architectural elements, and even its history and location.

For your writing, you will presume that all of the works on view are site-specific to this venue. Select any three works of art that are currently on display, and consider the following questions: How is the artwork affected by the space and its architecture? Does the history of the space or its location inform your perception of the work? Similarly, how does the artwork change your perception of the space? Would the artwork have the same effect in a different type of space? How do the artworks interact with each other within their surroundings?

Your writing needs to be at least 250 words. Post the writing on your Blogger page under the title, “Sculpture Center Reaction”, and label the post “Field Trip 3”.

At the end of your post, cite the three artworks that you chose in the following format. This information is generally available on the wall near the artwork:

Artist’s Full Name

“Title of Work” (written in quotations)*

Year Completed

*When referencing the work in the body of your writing, also be sure to write the titles in quotations.