Assemblage

"Assemblage" is the 3-D version of "collage”. "Found object fragments," "discards," or "throwaways" (artist's work to look at: Schwitters, Cornell, Rauschenberg, Bearden, etc.).


These things are organized by their specific elements. The resulting groups are then arranged into compositions of art.


Extending to many cultures of people living in family, religious, work, and various other groups; We could be viewed as a complex living version of "assemblage”(Webster 1. a group of persons or things gathered or collected).


We have “found” each other by chance; either by blood, common goals, or a certain chemistry. These connections help to formulate new ideas, innovations, and even new generations. John Anderson

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

On PBS TV: N.C. elementary schools promise arts education but access is far from equal

I am so excited to finally see a segment about arts education in the public schools on a television news program. PBS singles out North Carolina as an example of inconsistencies of the amount of time for the mandated arts; but point out the existence of the problem across the nation. Please click here to see the video segment: Arts education inconsistencies

Monday, November 18, 2013

The Recyclers: From Trash to Triumph

I hope you can watch the video below. This is the ultimate usage of "Assemblage" for survival; and it is all about the need for the visual and performing arts in schools. Ideas of resourcefulness, creativity, self-esteem, pride, smart work, and completely connecting to your personal environment is a grand necessity for success.
"Assemblage" is the 3-D version of "collage”. "Found object fragments," "discards," or "throwaways".
"These things are organized by their specific elements. The resulting groups are then arranged into compositions of [necessity]".
"Extending to many cultures of people living in family, religious, work, and various other groups; We could be viewed as a complex living version of "assemblage”(Webster 1. a group of persons or things gathered or collected)". "Art" is "Life".
Click here to view video:
The Landfillharmonic in Cateura.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

"Indian Summer Festival, Great Lakes~Great Nations 2013"

The talent, crafts, and costumes in full regalia is overwhelming at this three-day event. Traditional dancers and singers from different tribes all seem to tell the same story of inclusion in our multicultural society, America, and the world. "We are all related and we are all one people" was the message I heard at the "Indian Summer Festival, Great Lakes~Great Nations 2013" in Milwaukee this past week end.

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Sihasin


Sihasin

Aztec Dancers

Aztec Dancers
Aztec Dancers
Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers


Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers


Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers

Native Pride Dancers' Fans

Windwalker with Wind Spirit Drum

Wind Spirit Drum

Wind Spirit Drum

Wind Spirit Drum

Wind Spirit Drum with guest

Dancers

All Star Band

In the spirit!!!

Handcrafted Beadwork

Displays with geometric patterns and vivid color

My favorite people!!!

"Super Bowl"-"Security"

The glory of shopping

Can I help you?

How 'bout this one?

Tickle me display

Awesome Beadwork!!!