Assemblage is an artistic process. In the visual arts, it consists of making three-dimensional or two-dimensional artistic compositions by putting together found objects.
James Castle (1899-1977) was an American artist born in Idaho. He lived his entire life in a small rural community. James Castle never learned to speak, read or write but he made all kinds of art from found materials.
James Castle is well known for his assemblage pieces using bits and pieces of found materials such as yarn and cardboard. Here are some examples.
What other materials do you think he may have used in these assemblages?
Because he could not speak or write, he used his images to communicate what was important to him.
What do these pieces tell you was important to
the artist James Castle?
James Castle was a self taught artist. These artists are often called Outsider Artists because they create art outside of the established art scene. They are not formally schooled and often create art out of found objects and unconventional materials.
Key stage 1
What kinds of cardboard shapes can you combine to make an assemblage?
What materials might you use to fasten bits and pieces together?
How can you use drawing materials or painting materials to add detail and meaning to you assemblage?
What does your assemblage say about what is important you?
Key Stage 2
What are considered found materials?
What materials can you collect to create an assemblage?
What methods do you need to consider in fastening your pieces?
How could you incorporate printmaking into your assemblage? fibers? collage? drawing? paint?
What does your assemblage say about what is important you?
Credit: Diana Haydon
Credit: Diana Haydon
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