Ch. 4 and ch. 9 questions

Provenance is a record that relates to the ownership of an artwork.  Provenance typically begins with the date of creation, and can include information on previous ownership, documentation of discovery, exhibition history, citations in exhibiting catalogues or historical writings about the work of art. Provenance is important because it can confirm an artworks authenticity.  Some works can have incomplete or missing provenance and must be attributed in other ways.  This is the case with work created by Leonardo Da Vinci.  Because Da Vinci used unique techniques and processes that no other artist working in his time used, his work can be traced using chemical analysis rather than a record of provenance.  I think this change has taken place because the history of works in not always trust worthy or even available and may require scientific analysis.


If it were up to me, Marcel Duchamp's readymade Fountain would have been juried into the first exhibition of the American Society of Independent Artists.  The work challenges preconceived notions of art and what can be considered art, the work challenged the beauty of art, it changes the way people view the ordinary object, and it changed the definition of what art is.  Because of this I would include this work into the exhibition.  At this time artists were rebelling against the traditional system of art, and this work goes a step further and rebels against those who are already rebelling.  If it were up to me a work would be juried into this exhibition based on the content and context rather then on physical appearance. 

Press Release draft

Zachary Hinkle, I Love You. $10,000 on wood. Dimensions

variable. 201

Contact: Zachary Hinkle

Telephone: (406) 591-0976

Email: zacharywaynehinkle@hotmail.com

Website: www.zachhinkle.com

Project Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Zachary Hinkle

Dead Presidents

October 5-November 15, 2017



Reception: Thursday, November 7 from 5:00pm-8pm*

*Artist talk by Zachary Hinkle will begin at 6:00pm

Free and open to the public.

Let’s be honest, humans love money. It’s a sad, but true fact that must be stated. Why is it that no other living organism needs money to survive besides us? Dead Presidents explores the strange and bizarre relationship humans have with money.

Dead Presidents is a free exhibition located in MSU-B’s Project Gallery on the first floor of the Liberal Arts building. The exhibit will run from October 5th-Novemeber 15th. Zachary Hinkle is a senior, and is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. This exhibition will mark Zachary’s Senior capstone show.

There will be a catered reception that is free and open to the public on Thursday, November 7th from 5-7pm. At 6:00 pm.




Liberal Arts Building 1st Floor, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101 t 406.657.2903 f 406.657.2187

Call for Proposals

I recently looked at three different websites that offer artists opportunities to exhibit work. Box 13 ArtSpace, Akimbo, and Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program all share similarities in their proposal guidelines. They all require a written proposal, no more than 500 words, digital work samples are needed, CV/ artist resume, and  numbered image lists are also required. These calls are all organized fairly well, although at times seem very dense and overwhelming. In terms of design I would say that the Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program's website is organized the best.  It is simplistic, easy to read, large font, and looks more professional compared to the other sites.  One thing I do not like about this exhibition call is that it requires two different writing samples.  Box 13 ArtSpace site is also nicely organized and has the important information in bold font.  I do not like the last few pages of the website, it seems to get crowded. I like the collaborative aspects of the call for proposal on the Akimbo website.  I do not like the website itself.  It seems to have too much going on and important information is not as clearly labeled as the other sites.

2017 Call for Art

2017 Call For Art

The art department of MSU-Billings is looking for artists to exhibit work in the Northcutt Steele gallery.  This call is open for all disciplines, however work must relate to the  and will offer cash rewards. The exhibition will run from April 6th to May 4th.

Deadlines

March 17th

Up to 3 artworks per student must be submitted digitally by this date.  Submissions will end at 4:30 pm. NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

March 24th

Artists accepted into exhibition will be notified via phone or email.

March 31st

Artwork accepted into exhibition must be delivered to MSU gallery ready. NO LATE ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

April 20th

Public opening reception: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Award ceremony: 6:00 pm

May 4th

All artwork must be removed from gallery by this date.

Awards

Best of show: $300

Exceptional 2-D work: $150

Exceptional 3-D work: $150

3 honorable mentions: $50

Submission Guidelines

All artwork must be submitted digitally. Images should be jpeg, 5 x 7" and 300 dpi.

All video work must be accompanied with a Vimeo link.  Videos less the 5 minuets must be labeled as a clip. 

Work submitted must be created while attending MSU.

Work must be considered finished prior to submission.

Photographs of work must be accurately represented; no substitutions will be accepted.

Work should not exceed 8' x  8' x 8'. Heavy or complex work must be set up by exhibiting artist.

Accepted artwork must be labeled properly. 2-D work must be label on the back and 3-D work on the bottom. The tags will be provided by the art office.

Accepted artists may be asked to provide written materials on their selected artworks gallery use.

All work must be gallery ready.

If you have any questions please contact Leanne Gilbertson at 406 657-2903.

Exhibition Label Final

Zachary Hinkle and Dustin Auerbach

Equilibrium

String, rocks, yarn, netting, mulch, dirt, pinecones, plastic, organic plant matter, mono filament, wood, and sound.

2015

6' x 9' x 20'

The natural world as we know it is infested with the fake, synthetic and inorganic. It is becoming harder and harder to distinguish the natural from the man made. This can have drastic consequences for the environment and its occupants if dramatic changes are not made.
Equilibrium takes the natural and synthetic drama in the gallery. This instillation guides the viewer into an imagined environment, where the natural and synthetic live in harmony and coexist for the better.  This work requires viewer participation and must be experienced first hand.  The work itself is a safe space were participants are free to engage one another, conversant, and interact physically with the work.

Drafting an Exhibition label

Zachary Hinkle and Dustin Auerbach

Equilibrium

String, rocks, yarn, netting, mulch, dirt, pinecones, plastic, organic plant matter, mono filament, wood, and sound.

2015

6' x 9' x 20'

Equilibrium is a collaborative site-specific instillation located in the Billings Open Studio, displayed for a one day exhibition Draw[evolve]. The work transports the viewer into an artificial environment, commenting on the complex relationship between the organic and the synthetic. The work is interactive and requires direct viewer engagement. 

The work is created out of a combination of organic and synthetic materials including: mulch, dirt, pinecones, rocks, leaves, pine needles, yarn, plastic, mono filament and wood.  The bottom of the instillations in covered with mulch and other organic matter, as well as balls of yarn.  The ceiling acts as a canopy and is created out of yarn, monofilament, and plastic netting.   This work was created as a way to spark a conversation about pollution and environmental awareness.