Kevin Siwoff

This is an advanced seminar exploring the themes, production methodologies, and
dynamic definition of sculpture in the 21st century. Much of the class will look with a
critical eye through the lens of technology – What is technology’s role in the
motivation, production, and proliferation of sculpture?
Students in this course will: Gain understanding of major topics/themes in
contemporary sculpture; Learn about the various digital and historical processes used
in sculpture / object making; Apply critical thinking and discourse to weekly readings
and discussions; Visit studios / museums / facilities dedicated to the production and
support of sculpture in NYC.
The class will consist of weekly discussions, based on readings, lectures, guest artist
visits and a class trip to a fabrication facility. The decision to split the class into 3
sections: Production, Themes of power / the politics of objectification today, and A
multi-sensory, multimedia definition of sculpture, was inspired by the Sculpture
Center’s publication series Inquiries Into Contemporary Sculpture.