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Building Art from Found Objects
Age 16 · Art
An assemblage is a 3D artwork built by joining everyday objects that the artist finds rather than makes. Once fixed together, ordinary things like wheels, wood and bottle caps stop being rubbish and become the materials of a sculpture.
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In the picture
- Rusty bicycle wheel: an old metal object turned into a round shape in the sculpture
- Driftwood planks: natural wood worn by the sea, used for its texture and lines
- Bottle caps: small throwaway objects repeated to make a colourful pattern
- Copper wire coil: a material that joins parts together and adds shine
Examples
- A lamp made from an old teapot and kitchen spoons
- A wall piece made of keyboard keys and broken toys
Key takeaways
- Assemblage uses found objects as its main material
- Putting objects together changes how we see what they are made of
Quiz: Building Art from Found Objects (Age 16)
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What is the main material an artist uses to make an assemblage?
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What happens to ordinary things like bottle caps once they are fixed together in an assemblage?
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Why might an artist use many bottle caps in an assemblage?
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