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Assemblage
An artistic process in which a three-dimensional artistic composition is made by putting together found objects
Ontology
Seeks the classification and explanation of entities
Louise Nevelson
Born Kiev, Russia (now Kyiv, Ukraine) 1899-died New York City 1988, Combined into a totality through a monochromatic coat of paint
Robert Rauschenberg
Born in Texas 1925-2008 | Combines
Combines
Hybrid works that associate painting with collage and assemblage of a wide range of objects taken from everyday life
Consumer Culture
Culture where people buy goods for the primary purpose of showing others how much something costs and how much they have
Waste and Sustainability
Environmental impact of consumerism and the importance of recycling and upcycling
Materialism
The contrast between the desire for possessions
Brand Culture
Incorporate branded objects or symbols into their assemblages to critique the power of consumer brands in shaping identity and culture
Disposable Culture
Highlight the temporary nature of consumer goods and the resulting waste
Consumerism and Identity
Can incorporate personal objects or symbols that reflect their relationship to consumer culture
Social Inequality
Highlight disparities in wealth, access to goods, and consumption patterns
Globalization and Consumerism
Incorporate objects from different countries or regions to illustrate the interconnectedness of consumer culture worldwide
Obsolescence and Planned Obsolescence
The concept of planned obsolescence, where products are designed to become obsolete or non-functional after a certain period
Consumerism and Happiness
Explore whether material possessions bring fulfillment or contribute to feelings of dissatisfaction and emptiness
Alternative Economies
To imagine alternative models to consumerism, such as gift economies or sharing economies