Installation Mania

You know it's full steam ahead when this box emerges. / Watching paint dry. / Finn and Patrick mid-installation.

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Some of these shots will look familiar to alumni who have experienced "Finals Week" at Oxbow;  a non-stop installation extravaganza where the campus is turned on its head. In a whirlwind of activity, our studios are transformed into galleries via a well worn path of cleaning, clearing, spackling, and painting. If we had a nickel for every coat of paint on these walls, well...we wouldn't be rich but we'd have a decent amount of pocket change. Students drive the bulk of this work under direction from the faculty. Playing a part in the entire process is extremely rewarding - students witness first hand their ability to transform a space and professionally present their hard work. At times, this is a very creative process as we troubleshoot how to install certain pieces these Oxbohemians' crazy artistic minds have cooked up. 

                               


       Local readers: mark your calendars for OS31's Open House this weekend, December 13th and 14th from 1pm to 3pm. Students will be present on Saturday to discuss their work so stop by and meet these talented and articulate young artists!

A Micah in his natural habitat. / Hannah N. touches up her installation. / Isabel and Jeff (at center and right) assist Charley with her project.

photos: Hannah N and Megan

Left: The back of the Sculpture studio is stuffed with stools, chairs, tables, and equipment from the other studios. Right: Niki preps photos for installation.