RD DANIEL

Architect, Designer, Visual Artist
Philippines

‘More Than Words’ - Text based Art Exhibition by 98B COLLABoratory

[Art & Design]
Text Based Art
Mixed Media
2023

Each layer of tracing paper relates directly to the object being described by the text, then finally revealing itself once all sheets are stacked together.

Mixed Media on Tracing Paper
8.4 x 12.4 inches (framed)
2023

About the Project

In this curatorial project, participants are presented with a dual task, requiring them to craft two descriptive texts. The first text centers around describing the physical attributes of an orange fruit, while the second text delves into the vivid portrayal of an imagined image. Both texts are subject to rigorous scrunity and review by the curator, undergoing revision as necessary to attain the status of a final approved version.

Subsequently, these finalized descriptive texts are ingeniously incorporated into a larger conceptual art piece. Participants are then challenged to submit an artwork proposal, outlining their vision and approach towards actualizing the conceptual idea. This preliminary step serves as a crucial prelude to the subsequent stages of production.

Through this intricate process, the participants not only hone their descriptive writing skills but also embark on a transformative journey towards the fusion of literary expression and visual artistry. The conceptualization and realization of the artwork are tightly interwoven, generating a dynamic and multi-layered final artistic creation.

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The exhibit ran from July 30 to August 18, 2023 at The Den, ending with a Curator Walkthrough and Artist Talk at 98B COLLABoratory.

(Words from 98B Collaboratory)

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