Yvonne Short (artist, mathematician) is collaborating with Jenna Boldebuck (industrial designer) and Kelly Li (architect) to create small invitation spaces. Can you create a design for another invitation space?
What are Invitation Spaces?
They are small structures made of cinder blocks to showcase a sculpture. The structures should invite self-reflection and dialogue.
Who can participate? Any creative person anywhere in the world can participate. Selected designers will be built and installed in Art Lot. We will work with you on the design details. You are not required to be present at the time of installation.
What are parameters?
1. Use cinder blocks, as few units as possible. (Cinder block size comes in full: 15 5/8” (397 mm) x 7 5/8” (194 mm) x 7 5/8” (194 mm) and half: 7 5/8” (194 mm) x 7 5/8” (194 mm) x 7 5/8” (194 mm) size). The design shouldn’t be wider than 8 feet.
2. Have at least one cinder block for a sculpture to attach to.
3. Have a structure to hold water.
4. Have a place for a person to sit.
5. Include a description of your idea.
6. Submit your design as an obj file or image file. It could be hand or digital drawings. If you are submitting it as 2D drawings, make sure to include a top and side view.
7. If you are using materials other than a cinder block, they should enhance but not be the main component.
About the featured sculptures
The sculptures come from the African American Marbleization – An Act of Civil Disobedience series by Yvonne Shortt. The series celebrates people of color, our culture, and the objects we use. The sculptures are either fired in a kiln or cast in marble dust. Sometimes the clay used is harvested from creeks.
Deadline: March 1st, 2021
The selected design receives $250
Installation process: April – June 2021
Location: Art Lot (206 Columbia St Brooklyn, NY)
*Possibly also Elmhurst Sculpture Garden in Queens NY if the design specs allow.
SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN TO WorkshopOfShortt@gmail.com
