Process-Oriented
Definition
This term refers to an approach in art that emphasizes the creative process itself rather than the finished product. Process-oriented art often focuses on the materials, actions, and interactions involved in making the work, with the final piece serving as a record or residue of the process. This approach can be found in various media, including painting, sculpture, performance, and installation.
History
Process-oriented art gained prominence in the mid-20th century with the rise of Abstract Expressionism and Post-Minimalism, where artists like Jackson Pollock and Eva Hesse focused on the act of creation as a central element of their work. This approach often involves improvisation, experimentation, and an openness to chance, with the process becoming an integral part of the meaning and experience of the artwork.
Notable Examples
Jackson Pollock
Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950
Eva Hesse
Accretion, 1968
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Jackson Pollock, whose drip paintings emphasize the physical act of painting as a form of expression, and Eva Hesse, whose sculptural works often explore the interaction between materials, time, and space, with an emphasis on process and impermanence.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve a focus on the materials, methods, and actions involved in creating the artwork. Artists may use unconventional materials, embrace chance and accident, or document the process through photographs, videos, or written descriptions. Process-oriented art often challenges traditional notions of art as a static, finished object, instead emphasizing the dynamic, evolving nature of creation and the artist's engagement with materials and environment.
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