Progress, New Inspiration

These past two weeks have been a duration of note taking and researching small urban spaces and outdoor green areas in urban and suburban environments. Much has been learned and much inspiration gathered. I am now fully aware of what design elements are essential in crafting inviting small green spaces and public spaces that promote lingering and activity. This knowledge will be used as I progress in a series of "art-works" in the Euclid Creek Reservation of the Cleveland Metro-parks.

Also, I have recently been looking at the work of artist Richard Long.

Inspirations: Harmen de Hoop and Anish Kapoor

Lately, I have been really looking at and getting ideas for future pieces from two artists in particular. Both Anish Kapoor and Harmen de Hoop are heavily influencing me and my ideas for this upcoming semester. What draws me to both of the artists is the role and necessary participation of the audience.

Harmen de Hoop




Anish Kapoor

Currently Reading

The latest book in my library is The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard. I am extremely excited for this newest addition to my personal library. I have only heard outstanding recommendations concerning this book and feel blessed to now have it in my collection.

Also, I recently finished reading through two books, Inside the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space and The Contingent Object of Contemporary Art. I highly recommend Brian O'Doherty's Inside the White Cube. It is a very informative, accessible, and critical text for any one interested in the gallery space and curative practices. However, The Contingent Object of Contemporary Art is not so highly recommended. Buskirk's overly complex writing results in a wordy mess. Her examples are thorough and well described, but the arguments are hard to follow at times. A mediocre read- slightly disappointed.

Inspiration: Shinichi Agawa and Associates

Stunning, clean line contemporary architecture by Shinichi Agawa and Associates. Amazing use of light to add maximum impact to minimal structures. Brilliant open floor plans perfect for kinetic movement between spaces.

Shinichi Agawa and Associates


Hill House



Minimalist House

Inspiration: Katherine Kaminski

Through the internet, I have come across many interesting artists and projects. One particular installation of artist Katherine Kaminski caught my eye recently. This installation titled I Keep You Here to Stare At You When No One is Looking masterfully guides the viewer to look through a certain point to experience a brilliantly crafted world.







Katherine Kaminski

Inspiration: Jan Maarten Voskuil

These works by Jan Maarten Voskuil really excite me. The Netherlands' artist truly activates the spaces of the gallery with these warped geometric objects/ sculptures. In particular I find the work that engages the floor, the corners, etc. excellent in terms of incorporating the structural assets of the "white cube" (gallery).

Currently Reading

The most recent books I've been reading are Inside The White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space penned by Brian O'Doherty and The Contingent Object of Contemporary Art authored by Martha Buskirk. These writings are part of my research on installation art and the gallery for my upcoming BFA thesis at the Cleveland Institute of Art.