Everyday Objects as Art Material

In the picture

1. 1A bicycle wheel mounted upright: an everyday object recontextualised as a sculptural element.
2. 2A bent spoon fixed to a crate: a familiar utensil transformed into art material.
3. 3A rusty gear bolted to the crate: an industrial discard diverted into an artwork.
4. 4Pliers on the workbench: a tool that bends and cuts ordinary objects into new forms.

Examples

• A bottle cap turned into a mosaic tile.
• A wooden pallet used as a canvas.

Quiz: Everyday Objects as Art Material (Age 13)

1. 1

   According to the card, what can make an everyday object become art material?

   • Transforming, diverting, or recontextualising it
   • Keeping it only in its original setting and use
   • Cleaning it until it looks brand new
2. 2

   When an everyday object is used as art material, what happens to its original story?

   • It is completely erased by the artist
   • It becomes less important than the object’s new colour
   • It remains part of the artwork’s meaning
3. 3

   What does the rusty gear bolted to the crate show about everyday objects?

   • Bolting an object to a crate removes its history
   • An industrial discard can be diverted into an artwork
   • A rusty object can only be repaired, not used in art

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