Dog Art Dog World

Emma Batson, Jennifer Becker, Tamar Harris, and

Aimee Hudock

-Art museum in a metropolitan area-400,000 works of art-750,000 visitors per year-Small temporary exhibit, approximately 500 square feet-Sponsored by a grant through the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA)

Mission:The mission of your museum is to house and preserve preeminent collections and aspire to serve a wide variety of people through direct encounters with works of art. The Museum's ultimate aim is to encourage inquiry and to heighten public understanding and appreciation of the visual world.

Audience: families with children

Profile

This exhibition celebrates society's relationship with

dogs as interpreted through contemporary art while

fostering communication within families.

Big Idea

Bubble

EntranceEntrance ExitExit

Dogs and you Dogs and you

Dogs in societyDogs in societyDogs and artDogs and art

How does this dog appear?How does this dog appear?

History of DogsHistory of Dogs

Interactive Dog Kiosk Interactive Dog Kiosk

IntroductionIntroduction Conclusion and reactionsConclusion and reactions

Reading artReading art Hands-onHands-on

Texture and materialsTexture and materials

Personal Relationships and memories of dogs

Personal Relationships and memories of dogs

The artist’s relationship with dogs

The artist’s relationship with dogs

Memories and artMemories and art

Dogs in relationship to our society

Dogs in relationship to our society

Video installationVideo installation

Collaboration BoardCollaboration Board

Artists and artwork in relationship to our society

Artists and artwork in relationship to our society

Art and everyday objects

Art and everyday objects

Color Key

Purple: Primary connectionsGreen: Interpretative conceptsRed: Visitor activitiesBlue: Interpretive support

This exhibition explores and celebrates society’s relationship with dogs as interpreted through contemporary art. Though our dogs may look a little different than the pooches in your life, they also jump for Frisbee’s, tug at leashes, and greet us at the front

door. We welcome you to celebrate the dogs in your life with us.  

Introduction

Introduction Panel

Come, Sit, and Stay awhile in Dog Art Dog World!

Location: entrance at the gallery

Collaboration Board

-Bulletin board, similar to a “community board”-Visitors are encouraged to post photographs of their dogs accompanied by the name of the dog, the first name of the submitter, and hometown-Dog related posts, like SPCA leaflets and advertisements for local dog parks, are included-Visitors will also be able to submit their photographs online for the museum staff to post to the board.

Dog Art Dog World

Dogs and Art

Artworks will be used to interpret:-Dogs and memories -The artists choice of materials and artistic innovation-How artists have chosen to represent dog personalities

Wall text will be written to intrigue both children and adults.

Do you think this man is walking the dog, or is the dog walking the man?

Dogs and Art

If you could touch this dog, what would he feel like?

Dogs and Art

Casey Porn     Scooter    2005   Acrylic and India ink on panel    6” x  6” 

Based in Raleigh, NC, Porn is a self proclaimed “Small Dog Enthusiast.” Painting portable canines is her forte. Scooter attempts a rather enormous feat and quickly maneuvers where gravity appears nonexistent.  

Meet Scooter

Scooter is an astronaut. She floats around the universe searching for the most beautiful blues to design an alternate universe made of her favorite color: blue. She spends her time floating and barking with her doggie friends.

Now imagine yourself drifting through Scooters universe. Don’t forget to imagine barking dogs!

Dogs and You

Artwork will be used to interpret:-The relationships that dogs have with individuals-Artistic strategies-The memories that a visitor has of dogs

Dogs and You

-What are your memories of dogs?

-What memories does this artwork remind you of dogs?

-How could you create an image of your memories of dogs?

Dogs and You

Yoshitomo Nara  Your Dog 2002 Fiberglass 74” x  48” x  97” 

Influenced by Japanese anime and pop art, Nara uses simple imagery in his artistic creations. This large pup is very playful in his jumping stance. This piece lets us reminisce about childhood days with our own beloved family pet. 

Meet Fido

Fido is a big dog! Big things can be scary, but Fido is a gentle pup with a warm heart. Look how he smiles at you! One of his favorite things to do is lie at your feet and lick your face.

Can you think of other big dogs? How do they make you feel?

Dogs and Society

Artwork will interpret:-The roles that dogs play in our society-The friendship between dogs and humans

Dogs and Society

Dogs impact on our society and art. -Pop art and politics

Dogs and friendship.-Mans best friend

Some questions to get you thinking…

1. What do you think of the dogs in this exhibit?2. How do the dogs in the exhibit remind you of the dogs you know?3. If you were to make a piece of art about a dog, how would you make it?

Just press the START button. After the light starts blinking, you have one minute and 30 seconds to record.. When you hear a bark, you’re done! Make sure to check out the TV screen in the exhibit to see if your video gets added!

Dog Tales

Tell us your Dog Tales!

Comment Boxes

Appearance

Natural Life

Exhibition Stickers Restroom

signs

Ceiling Panels

Lighting

Carpeting

Bamboo Flooring

Benches

Maple Veneer Pedestals