THE WINDOW STUDIO PROJECT SERIES: photos and video courtesy of Pam Corell

For the first of our Window Studio Project Series, artist Mitchell Wiebe took on the challenge. Beginning in November 2020, he slowly created a black light, twisty, turny, adirondack environment. Because the gallery is closed to visitors, the installation was viewable only from the outside looking in from the windows. If you are on campus for other activities, with permission, please stop by and take a look. Otherwise, see below for video and images of Mitchell’s work:

A walkthrough….

And here is a clip of Mitchell installing the shelving element….

And here is a time-lapse of Mitchell beginning his install….

Unusual happenings inside Mitchell’s installation….

Window studio project #2 is artist Frankie Macaulay

Beginning in February 2021, she has taken on the challenge to scale up her usual way of working from small and intricate to large and freeform. She is letting the box tell her how it wants to go….

This little guy was the test box for hardware and construction techniques

The placement on the walls is finally done

With every different angle of the bulbs, new shadows and depth appear

Beginning in July 2021, artist Claudia Legg is in the space for Window Studio Project #3.

The title of the installation is Friend of Dorothy. Claudia will be working with plexiglass as has been part of their practice in the past. With the ability to work in a larger space, Claudia hopes to finally realize their vision for this project.

Claudia will construct identical boxes out of plexiglass

After constructing the boxes, placement begins

Original poetry was etched onto some of the boxes. Poems entitled Seeking (2016) and Water (2021) were both written by Claudia Legg

The final result is an absolute beautiful experience from all angles

There is limitless depth as you walk around the installation

Here’s what it looks like from the front window

A video of the installation.

Window Studio Project #4: Rob Shedden

Rob started his work in the space at the beginning of November 2021. He will be working with wood to create a geodesic dome. His plan is to use precise cutting and hidden fasteners for a seamless appearance.

Using math and expert craftsmanship Rob’s dome is progressing nicely!

Rob provided this image of his first layer. All is fitting as planned. Thank you Math!

Another image from Rob. Once you get started, if you’ve done your calculations and cuts correctly, it goes up like a dream.

Rob’s installation was viewable from inside the gallery for a few days in December! The workstation was left as part of the installation to provide context and show process.

Window studio project #5: collaboration

Beginning December 15 2021, all four Window Studio Project artists will come together in the space to create a site-specific installation using elements from each of their previous installations. It will be up for viewing until mid-January 2022.