Project Summary
Description of the Proposed Work
This collaboration between a traditional painter and a nontraditional sculptor will merge two distinct artistic mediums, creating a dialogue between classical painting techniques and innovative digital fabrication. The painter will lead the visual conceptualization and traditional execution of the artwork, while the sculptor will contribute expertise in 3D scanning, printing, and design. Together, they will reinterpret historical artifacts into contemporary art through the creation of interactive and visually striking combined paintings and sculptures.
Proposed Outcomes for the Project
The collaboration will result in a series of combined artworks where the sculptor's digitally fabricated frames, inspired by historical artifacts, serve as both structural and conceptual extensions of the painter’s works. This dialogue will culminate in an Indiana-based exhibition to engage the local art community and an additional exhibition outside Indiana to elevate recognition of both collaborators and their academic institution, Indiana University. The project’s outcomes aim to enrich conversations around traditional and innovative artistic practices.
Roles of Each Collaborator
Ana Meza: As an instructional shop manager at the J. Irwin Miller School of Architecture, Meza will utilize 3D printing and digital fabrication tools to scan and reinterpret historical artifacts. She will design and produce new frames and objects inspired by these artifacts, working closely with Sara Yourist for feedback and direction. The frames will evolve into standalone sculptures and installations as the project develops.
Sara Yourist: Serving as the creative director and primary visualizer, Yourist will create paintings responding to the visual qualities and historical context of the 3D-printed frames. Drawing from her background in historical imagery and surrealism, she will incorporate the artifacts’ history and the peculiarities of their digitized transformation into her paintings, ensuring a cohesive interplay between the frames and painted works.