Fluxus Box

Title: Fluxus Box

Materials: Wood, Wood Stain, Hinges, Screws, LED light,  picture hangers, cloth, paper, 

Size: Width 8 inches, Height 6 inches, Length 13 inches, depth 5 inches

 

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Artist Statement:

I designed this box to reflect a sense of discovery and curiosity, but it is also meant to reflect aggression and anger. The box itself is dark, jagged and pieced together maybe to resemble something broken that has been put back together again. Within the box it is bright, it contains items that are personal and give more mystery to the box. 

The ideas of discovery, revenge, and adventure are all part of the box, but they aren’t told in a clear story. Discovery happens when someone looks inside or spends time with it. Revenge is more about how the shape of the box makes you feel. Adventure connects everything, showing a journey that can be exciting and confusing. This box is supposed to be interpreted in any way that speaks to the observer. Whether it makes you feel sad, excited or angry. 

Notes:

Movie - "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" - Wes Anderson

My process when building this box began with making a sharp design to resemble a shark tooth or a heart. I then began building the walls which was a bit of a challenge considering the walls were rounded. I then hinged the lid on the the base of the box and stained it a dark red. I drilled three Port Holes into one side of the box to let the viewer see inside. Another fun challenge I gave myself was attaching a light to the underside of the lid. I wanted it to be bright inside the box so light would pour out of the windows. I was able to take apart a light I had found and reassemble it into a much smaller design to fit within the box. I then used picture hangers as hooks for my three Items.