Suitcases are clearly richly metaphorical objects, besides being immensely well suited to assemblage art.
These sculptures brought a new level of abstraction to assemblage and the notion of "junk sculpture".
It explodes the notion, basic to assemblage, that the materials to make art are everywhere.
The overall effect is a little too boy-world, especially since the work of Hope Atherton, the show's one female artist, seems more akin to assemblage.
HUNTINGTON STATION South Huntington Public Library "The Art of Reading," an exhibition featuring 25 artists who use a variety of media; from paint and photography, to assemblage, print and fiber.
He became friends with Mr. Purifoy, who, trained as a social worker, encouraged him to shift from painting to assemblage that incorporated ordinary objects and materials, things that people who lived in South Central and Watts, and who didn't go to art museums, would recognize.
However, in reality, clearances in joints are unavoidable due to assemblage, manufacturing errors and wear.
Long runs of cold-formed steel Z-section purlins are often segmented due to assemblage and transportation issues.
