Teaching
ARCH509 Design Build Studio
Cocoon of Light Fixtures
University of Kansas
2024 Fall
Materials:
Recycled Light Fixtures
Students:
Evan Domash
Samuel Hentges
Jimmie Jansen
Ryan Klahr
Curated by:
Spencer Museum of Art
Sponsored by:
Hamm Recycling Companies
"Empty Chrysalis" is an art project for celebrating women artists and their braveness against the bias, unfair and discriminated environment curated by the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence Kansas. This project celebrates advancements toward gender equity and honors the achievements of women artists who have courageously forged a path despite facing inequities. Visitors are invited to enter the installations and experience the light filtering through the chrysalis during the day, immersing themselves in the essence of transformation. At night, internal lighting makes the installations glow, enhancing their visual impact and illuminating the surrounding area.
By revisiting these empty chrysalises, the installation encourages audiences to reflect on the transformation and growth of women, exploring their journey from confinement to liberation. The use of recycled materials underscores the themes of recycling and transformation, reinforcing the idea of breaking free from societal constraints. The project prompts viewers to consider the journey toward a more equitable future.
This art project is led by Dr. Tzu-Chieh Kurt Hong, assistant professor of architecture at the University of Kansas, within the context of the ARCH509 Design Build Lab and ARCH510 Architectural Detailing courses. Fourteen junior students will design the installations over four weeks and construct them over six weeks after finalizing their designs. All materials are sponsored by the Hamm Recycling Company and the School of Architecture and Design, a local industry specializing in recycling services.
By revisiting these empty chrysalises, the installation encourages audiences to reflect on the transformation and growth of women, exploring their journey from confinement to liberation. The use of recycled materials underscores the themes of recycling and transformation, reinforcing the idea of breaking free from societal constraints. The project prompts viewers to consider the journey toward a more equitable future.
This art project is led by Dr. Tzu-Chieh Kurt Hong, assistant professor of architecture at the University of Kansas, within the context of the ARCH509 Design Build Lab and ARCH510 Architectural Detailing courses. Fourteen junior students will design the installations over four weeks and construct them over six weeks after finalizing their designs. All materials are sponsored by the Hamm Recycling Company and the School of Architecture and Design, a local industry specializing in recycling services.
