Emily Crompton: Designing In Public

Crompton introduced the idea of ‘An Ethical Aesthetic’, as she discussed art that engaged with the public, improved communities and brought people together by educating and encouraged conversations. This positive atmosphere in which everyone feels involved should exist in the new art school building. 

"Doors", 2009, Seoul

Choi Jeong-Hwa’s enormous installation caught my attention since it is unusual and eye-catching, with normal objects placed in an extraordinary way. A bland 10-story building is transformed by 1,000 brightly coloured recycled doors which the artist discovered and collected around the city. I like how the artist focuses on his strengths by utilising found items: 

“I couldn’t really draw so I didn’t think I could become a painter, but I really liked walking.” 

Similarly, I could construct a large-scale piece by repeating in lots of smaller components. Repeating my book designs, and alternating the colours, would form a library of intricate colour a pattern.

Candy Chang attempts to make cities more comfortable and thoughtful places to live. She turned the wall of an abandoned house into a huge chalkboard where residents could write and reflect on what is important to them, with responses ranging from funny to heartbreaking. It creates a public space for interaction and contemplation since people are invited to share their hopes and dreams as a way or understanding their neighbours more. Likewise, the TIP notice board should be a creative and fun way of communicating messages between students and staff.

"Before I die I want to", 
New Orleans