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Kiehle foiled by installation artist
By Ryan Buckmiller
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Thursday, November 13, 2003
Sandy Skoglund, a renowned artist and photographer, visited
SCSU Friday to take part in a contemporary art exhibit in Kiehle Hall. A recognized talent in the fields of the installation art and photography, Skoglund, along with 40 students, faculty and other artists, helped erect a room literally covered in aluminum foil, including chairs, tables, pillars and even life-sized mannequins.
"I hope this brings an awareness of the range of art today including installation/performance art and contemporary photography as well as use of everyday materials for artmaking practice," said Professor William Gorcica, gallery director in Kiehle Hall.
Skoglund practices a form of art known as installation art which is site specific, meaning it cannot be moved or transposed to another location. It consists of an ensemble of objects which are used to create a setting in room-sized environments or larger.
This little known category of art provides a three-dimensional aspect to the display and sometimes even allows the visitors to immerse themselves in the exhibit itself. It also differs from other forms of art in that it's often of little monetary value, since installation art can only be displayed temporarily before being dismantled. Documentation, such as photographs, can be the only solid evidence of its existence.
"It's a temporary and unique environment captured permanently in pictures," said art professor Kathryn Gainey. "People are welcome to come and take their pictures. They are welcome to wear costumes and encouraged to photograph themselves in the exhibit. We welcome people to come and take their pictures. Photos can also be submitted. That's what's nice about it. It's a human environment. Her work really contrasts the art with the subject matter. There are multiple stories at play."
"I think it is very beautiful. This whole room has been done with silver foil. It's very amazing and very beautiful. I have no idea how much it took to create it," said sophomore Meghan Khadka.
Skoglund first became well-known in 1979 and has been an influential character in the contemporary art world ever since. Despite having a background and a degree in painting, it was her installation art techniques have brought her widespread recognition. She often uses human models and exquisite sculptures to bring another aspect to her works. Always the one to take part in the creation of these exhibits hands on, she's had an interest in creative, process-oriented art production. Later she taught herself the intricacies of photography to help document her performances and the methods and work that it took to create her unique works.
"This exhibit focused on creativity. It was great to have a recognized artist like Skoglund to work hands-on in the process," said Gainey.
On Display
Sandy Skoglund's aluminum foil installation art exhibit will be open until Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 26. All students are encouraged by the art department to see and even photograph themselves in the installation exhibit until then.
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