After Hours at the RISD Store
This project proposes a permanent public artwork for one of RISD's most overlooked spaces: the back entrance of the RISD Store, a lace most people walk past without a second glance. Tucked into a narrow passage between two buildings, the space is defined by its quiet neglect: trash bins, bare walls, and an almost total absence of foot traffic. Working with the space's inherent anonymity, I imagined the hidden lives of mice inhabiting this overlooked corridor, giving form and presence to a world that exists just beyond the edge of notice.
April 2021
Paper tape, Mod Podge, wire, clay, RISD Newspaper, sponge, oil paint
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Proposal Sketch & Site Research
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Experiment with Materials
I decided to use everyday art materials to create their bodies, something as common as what you would find in an art supply store, like paper tape. I grabbed some art-related newspapers from the RISD store to make their clothes.
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Final Outcome
I finally created three sets of scenes: "Graffiti Mouse," "View-finder Mouse," and "Sculpting Mouse" who make cakes. These little mice are just like the students at RISD, constantly creating art wherever they go.
Graffiti Mouse
View Finder Mouse
Sculptor Mouse
Paranoma View
