SENSORY TOOLS.

Written By Clare Kunny

In front of the sculpture, imagine wrapping your body around a large and smooth beach ball, arching your back while pretending to hug the ball. Next, imagine that the beach ball has morphed into a thorny tumbleweed. Feel the change in your body as you now adjust yourself so that the pressure of the sharp edges does not dig into your skin.

  • How did this sensation change the way you experienced texture?

Now move your hands in multiple directions on top and inside of the sculpture, notice the negative space between the copper tubes.

  • How do you think the artist compiled the work to create a ball?

  • Do these areas seem to be consistent and intentional?

  • Or do they seem random and haphazard?

Scent is an important sense to use when experiencing touchable artwork. Bring your nose close to the sculpture.

  • What do you smell?

  • Does the artwork give off a particular odor?

Since pennies are coated in copper, these coins are an excellent tool for exploring the olfactory elements of Point as a Set No. 25.

Recommended objects for touch and scent accessibility:

  • Small rounded pipe

  • Glossy piece of scrap metal

  • Dull piece of scrap metal

  • Beach or exercise ball

  • Small concrete paver

  • Jar of pennies

Clare Kunny https://www.artmusela.com
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