Splatter Project #1

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Title: Splatter Project #1
Photo Credit: Dan Walsh, Tony Oursler Studio
Lead Artist(s):

Description:

Tony Oursler created five video installations for Frank Sinatra High School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Astoria, Queens. Oursler developed content for this project by meeting with current students who made suggestions about what they thought would be interesting to see in video at their school. He filmed many hours of visual and performing arts activities like dance classes, music recitals, and art exhibitions; as well as every day activities like academic life and foot traffic between classes. Many students mentioned being inspired by their commute so Oursler filmed a student’s round trip to school. Four of the video screens are framed by sculptural elements that reference splatters of paint that reveal flat screens embedded in the walls. The fifth video is installed in a locker that can be viewed through a peephole, where a video of an eye looks back at the viewer.

PROJECT LOCATION

University
Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts, on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th floors
Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts
35-12 35th Street
Astoria, NY 11106
United States

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PROJECT TEAM

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Percent for Art Program
New York City School Construction Authority's Public Art for Public Schools
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Percent for Art Program
Polshek Partnership Architects
PROJECT DETAILS

Permanent
$200,000
Percent-for-Art
Digital
Video, Wood
Video art
2010
2010