Carl Andre

Carl Andre is a minimalist artist who focuses on order through symmetry, layout and repetition. As inspiration to my arrangements, I want to analyse the layout he uses to display his work.

In his work 'Carbon Copper Triads' his cubes have been arranged so they run parallel with the timber flooring. I want to experiment with placing my collection so it aligns with the surrounding environment. This piece has encouraged me to think about how my collection can fit within different environments.

The placement of two materials has given me the thought that the materials don’t have to touch to interact. The materials could be connected through symmetry of alignment.

We Find Wildness, (2012), Carbon Copper Triads [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.we-find-wildness.com/2012/01/carl-andre-44-carbon-copper-triads/ [Accessed 22 August 14].

In 'Spatial Specificity' Andre has presented a simple form in a very effective manner, through the use of placement and lighting. The cubes have been placed in a grid layout, which is direct and bold. The lighting highlights the solidity of the cube. In my presentation of my 100 pieces of polyester paper, I want to emphasize a specific quality such as the texture, colour or the transparency of the paper through the use of light.

Wahoo Art, (2011), Spatial Specificity [ONLINE]. Available at: http://en.wahooart.com/@@/8XXR4D-Carl-Andre-Spatial-Specificity [Accessed 22 August 14].