This group of students thought about the interior of the boxes as symbols for their own interiority. If someone could peer inside of them, what would they see? During installation, one of the artists elected to glue her flaps forward a little to obscure the audience's view. Another student did the opposite, taping the flaps back to provide full access to the box's interior. What color would you choose to represent your internal self?
The Me Within, mixed media, 2024
The Me Within, mixed media, 2024
Lincoln Academy students:
Damien Hoover
Xavier De Noya
Aresli Bueno
Nevaeh Johnson
What is conceptual art?
In conceptual art, the concept or idea behind a work is prioritized over aesthetics, materials, and craftsmanship. Conceptual art asks questions about the nature of art, art making, and the role of the artist, as well as broader questions about life. Much of conceptual art relies on viewer participation/perception and can be experienced by turns as humorous, serious, anti-authoritarian, overly intellectual, or just plain nonsense. You decide!
In conceptual art, the concept or idea behind a work is prioritized over aesthetics, materials, and craftsmanship. Conceptual art asks questions about the nature of art, art making, and the role of the artist, as well as broader questions about life. Much of conceptual art relies on viewer participation/perception and can be experienced by turns as humorous, serious, anti-authoritarian, overly intellectual, or just plain nonsense. You decide!