This blog is dedicated to Jesse Colin Jackson's Thursday morning section of Research Studio: Social Space at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Fall 2008.
I decided to use Sol LeWitt's Splotch #15 because the colour and the shape will contrast the design restrictions for the structure. LeWitt's earlier work is very geometric and clean which I feel would blend in with it's surroundings and eliminate the "wow" factor. As for specific location of my structure I haven't really decided where I would like it, although I will put it outside. I would like to place it around Finch Station because I know the area really well and there is a lot of empty usable space. I have decided to focus first on the elements of structure and then focus on the specific place, and adjust the structure accordingly.
For figuring out how to make it I used logos out of foam and clay to find the figuration.
I have shown traditional and modern architect design in two diffent side. If we look at from north-south we see a very abstract,rectangular design. But if we look at from south to north, we see a classical design.
I decided to place the work of David Altmejd downtown Toronto beside the TD Pavillion due to the stark contrast between this building and his artwork. He is known for his pieces inspired by death and decay, therefore by placing it by such a simple, sleek building would definitely attract some attention.
The piece I chose is called "The Hunter", which was completed in 2006. It is an extremely controversal piece and I think the viewers will see a relationship between the TD Pavillion's glass siding and the mirrors used in this piece.