Installation Art

Installation art is a catch-all term that describes pretty much any arrangement of objects in an exhibition space. This could vary from a room full of sculptures to a space filled with video monitors. What marks an installation apart from sculpture or other traditional art forms is its emphasis on a total, unified experience, rather than a display of separate, individual artworks. Artists who make installations also tend to veer towards the experimental, aiming to shock or unsettle the viewer.

  
Information/Photograph Source: http://generationartscotland.org/features/what-is-an-installation/ 

The term first came into use in the 1960s to describe the way in which an exhibition was laid out. It was particularly popular with Minimalist artists who were acutely aware of space and the ways in which their work related to it. Their work was often sensitively arranged, or installed, to create a dialogue with its surroundings, so viewers could take in both their work and its environment as one overall, immersive display. Documentation of this work was often referred to as an ‘installation shot.’

From looking back at my previous projects I believe that my plant project final piece was the best for presentation. By re-creating a greenhouse, I managed to create the setting to my story, whilst adding another element to my illustrations - it was an enjoyable and new experience for me as an illustrator. This idea of bringing the setting or theme of my illustrations to life is something I would like to explore further. could I re-create the seasons? or could I do something with lighting and colours?