Construction
Assemblage
Separate, often found or fabricated parts are joined so that relation replaces a single modeled mass.
Materials & tools
- Found objects
- Sheet and structural metal
- Fasteners
- Adhesives
Assemblage expanded sculpture beyond traditional carving and casting. Welding, bolting, tying, balancing, and temporary placement allow artists to treat space and connection as primary materials.
The Met Open Access APIThe process
- 01
Collect or fabricate elements
- 02
Test spatial relationships
- 03
Choose reversible or fixed joins
- 04
Balance structural loads
- 05
Finish or retain material history