Author: Haley Griffin

First I watched one of Andrea Zittel’s interviews where Wagon Station was highlighted. Wagon station is a residency that is the intersection of both privacy and collaboration for artists. The designs intentionally highlight the environment. From this interview, I wanted to look at themes within my work of creating a subversive space but at a… Continue reading Haley Griffin Art21 Contemporary Sculpture Assignment- 2

For my borrowed strategy, I utilized a piece from Anthony James’s Portal Icosahedrons series. I intend to borrow the use of a geometric form, the intention towards the “infinite”, as well as the use of mirrors. Anthony James, Portal Icosahedrons, 2011.

For my question/problem I chose the paradoxical quote “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. I chose this quote because it is saying the only thing that holds us back in life is our fear. This hesitation and retaliation can keep us from achieving great things. I think that this is not… Continue reading Project 3 Part 1 and 2- Haley Griffin

First, I watched Wolfgang Laib’s interview, where the artist used materials I would have never thought to use (pollen, beeswax, rice, and milk-stone). Themes within the works included life, process, and beauty. Laib’s work, as a whole related to the artist’s experiences. After this, I looked at Iñigo Manglano’s interview, where the main focus of… Continue reading Haley Griffin Art21 Contemporary Sculpture Assignment

Part 1: For my shrine, I want to focus on the topic of mental health. This phenomenon/theme is important to me because there is often a stigma around mental health. People tend to think that poor mental health is a reflection of weakness. This misconception often prevents people from seeking help. In my own life,… Continue reading Project 2- Part 1 and 3