Assemblage

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