Posted by sabine7
Art | 07 Jan 08 | Comments (3)
Claire Moyle pairs conceptualism with design in her series of works called The Spectacle of Utilitarianism. Above is the Spotlight Utility Mat that is a mat in the form of the shadow of an object that is highly used and useful. The folding chair comes into play again when Moyle envelopes it in 1800 mini lights, indeed turning it into a spectacle, but limiting its usefulness. The Utility Lamp sees a chandelier become spot lighting a scant few inches above the floor, painted “farm equipment orange” and the Studio Seat is a stool salvaged from an art studio that has been refinished to show off the layers of oil drips. Moyle hovers between artist and designer and we are curious to see what direction she takes next.
Spectacle Chair.
Utility Lamp .
Studio Seat.
This isn't conceptual design, although it tries it's darndest to be.
or it could be very good bad art.
I've seen better come out of dutch design academy bachelors' 2nd year work.
needs to be much much sharper and succinct if you wanna play the concept-game.
I disagree with your take on this. I think that her art is conceptual design, and cleverly so. Her work seems to go beyond pure design and concept to ignite an elevated witty dialogue between utilitarianism and conceptualism. Belittling her work with your pedantic oversimplifying diatribe clearly indicates that you've missed the point.
Darn those Dutch for being so clever, but I guess I'm content with "good bad art."
To call a folding chair covered in mini lights a "spectacle" is an overstatement.
Contrasting utilitarian design and conceptual design has been done much better.
Also, RMB, I think this is an appropriate place for a pedantic argument. That's why you made one as well. Look that word up.