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BIOGRAPHYBIOGRAPHY
Born January 28, 1929, in Stockholm, Sweden,but spent most of his childhood in the UnitedStates.Born January 28, 1929, in Stockholm, Sweden,but spent most of his childhood in the UnitedStates.
Studied at Yale University (1946-1950) and theArt Institute of Chicago (1950-1954).Studied at Yale University (1946-1950) and theArt Institute of Chicago (1950-1954).
Worked as a reporter and artist in Chicago untilhe moved back to New York City in 1956.Worked as a reporter and artist in Chicago untilhe moved back to New York City in 1956.
By the 1960’s he established himself as an artistassociated with the POP ART MOVEMENT.By the 1960’s he established himself as an artistassociated with the POP ART MOVEMENT.
Using ordinary, everyday objects as his form ofexpression, he went on to develop "soft"sculpture and fantastic proposals for civicmonuments.Using ordinary, everyday objects as his form ofexpression, he went on to develop "soft"sculpture and fantastic proposals for civicmonuments.
Known for his colossal sculptures, Oldenburg'sgiant sculptures of mundane objects broughtabout public ridicule before being embraced aswhimsical, insightful, and fun additions to publicoutdoor art.Known for his colossal sculptures, Oldenburg'sgiant sculptures of mundane objects broughtabout public ridicule before being embraced aswhimsical, insightful, and fun additions to publicoutdoor art.
Since 1976 he has worked in partnership withCoosje van Bruggen (Koh-sha vahn Broo-gun)Since 1976 he has worked in partnership withCoosje van Bruggen (Koh-sha vahn Broo-gun)
Together they have executed over forty Large-Scale Projects, which have been installed intovarious urban surroundings in Europe, Asia, andthe United States.Together they have executed over forty Large-Scale Projects, which have been installed intovarious urban surroundings in Europe, Asia, andthe United States.
HIS ARTWORKHIS ARTWORK
In 1969, Oldenburg took up fabrication ona large scale with Lipstick (Ascending) onCaterpillar Tracks, which became acontroversial focus for student protestwhen it was installed on the Yale campus.In 1969, Oldenburg took up fabrication ona large scale with Lipstick (Ascending) onCaterpillar Tracks, which became acontroversial focus for student protestwhen it was installed on the Yale campus.
Lipstick (Ascending)on Caterpillar Tracks
1969-74Cor-Ten steel, steel, aluminum,cast resin; painted withpolyurethane enamel23 ft. 6 in. x 24 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft.11 in. (7.2 x 7.6 x 3.3 m)Samuel F. B. Morse College,Yale University New Haven, Connecticut
Trowel I1971-76Steel painted withpolyurethaneenamel41 ft. 9 in. x 11 ft. 3in. x 14 ft. 7 in.(12.7 x 3.4 x 4.4m) sited: 38 ft. 5 in.x 11 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft.5 in. (11.7 x 3.4 x2.3 m)RijksmuseumKröller-Müller,Otterlo, theNetherlands
TROWEL II
1976
Cor-Ten steel paintedwith polyurethane enamel(brown)41 ft. 9 in x 11 ft. 3 1/8 in.X 14 ft. 6 ¾ in. (12.73 x3.43 x 4.44 m) Sited: 37ft. X 11 ft. 3/1/8 in. X 7ft. 4½ in. (11.28 x 3.43 x 2.25m)Donald M. KendallSculpture Gardens atPepsiCo, Purchase, NewYork
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CLOTHSPIN
1976
Cor-Ten and stainless steel45 ft. X 12 ft. 3 ¼ in. X 4 ft. 6in. (13.72 x 3.74 x 1.37 m)Centre Square Plaza,Fifteenth & Market Streets,Philadelphia, PA
Split Button 1981
University of Pennsylvania
Blanche Levy Park,in front of Van Pelt Library
Triva On Split Button
Total cost: $100,000including transportationand installation($37,500 from University, $37,500 fromNEA, and $25,000 in contributions raised byMrs. H. Gates Lloyd, chair of the VisualEnvironment Committee that chose thepiece.)
Weighs 5000 lbs.
Oldenberg said, "The Split represents the Schuylkill.It divides the button into four parts--for William Penns original Philadelphia squares."
Gartenschlauch (Garden Hose) 1983Germany
Hat in Three Stages of Landing 1982
California
SPOONBRIDGE AND CHERRY, 1988
Aluminum painted with polyurethane enamel and stainless steel29 ft. 6 in x 51 ft. 6 in. X 13 ft. 6 in. (9 x 15.7 x 4.1 m)Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
Binoculars, Chiat/Day Building, 1991
Located at: Chiat/Day, Inc., 340 Main Street, Venice, California
Free Stamp
1991Steel and aluminumpainted with polyurethaneenamel28 ft. 9 5/8 in. X 26 ft. X 49 ft.(8.78 x 7.92 x 14.94 m)Willard Park, Cleveland, Ohio
SOFT SCULPTURESSOFT SCULPTURES
FLOOR CAKE, 1962
SOFT TOASTER, 1964
Allen Memorial ArtMuseum, Ohio.
Vinyl, kapok, cloth,and paint on wood
(kapok- a mass ofsilky fibers usedespecially as afilling formattresses, lifepreservers, andsleeping bags andas insulation
SOFT TOILET
1966Vinyl, PlexiglasWhitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY
PROJECT ASSIGNMENTPROJECT ASSIGNMENT
Students will create a three-dimensionalParis-craft sculpture modeled after theworks of Claes Oldenburg.Project is to be no larger than 30” X 24”Students will create a three-dimensionalParis-craft sculpture modeled after theworks of Claes Oldenburg.Project is to be no larger than 30” X 24”
SKETCH ASSIGNMENTSKETCH ASSIGNMENT
Complete the Pop Art Worksheet to helpformulate your ideas. Use laptop for ideas.Complete the Pop Art Worksheet to helpformulate your ideas. Use laptop for ideas.
Select the best idea and bring in a samplefor reference.Select the best idea and bring in a samplefor reference.
Sketch out ideas for your selection in yoursketchbook showing front, back and sides.Sketch out ideas for your selection in yoursketchbook showing front, back and sides.
Have sketch ideas approved.Have sketch ideas approved.
CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION
Using cardboard, newspaper and maskingtape create an armature of your piece.Make sure there are no loose pieces.Using cardboard, newspaper and maskingtape create an armature of your piece.Make sure there are no loose pieces.
Use wet plaster strips to cover the entirepiece. (Demonstration will follow). Allowto dry.Use wet plaster strips to cover the entirepiece. (Demonstration will follow). Allowto dry.
Paint object using realistic color schemeand acrylic paints.Paint object using realistic color schemeand acrylic paints.
