1. Sarah Sze – intricate installations built from everyday materials
Oliver Herring – participatory performance, stop-motion video, photo sculptures
2. For me, Oliver Herring was the most surprising. His transformation from slow, meditative knitting into frenetic stop-motion performance and collaborative “TASK parties” is unexpected and inventive. The spontaneous, experimental nature of his work really stood out.
3. Sarah Sze clearly emphasizes process. She meticulously choreographs viewer interaction, builds from minute everyday objects, and treats time and arrangement as central to her installation’s meaning. Her focus on how people experience and come upon the work reveals her deep engagement with process.
4. focused strongly on creative concept. Her Greenheads characters are symbolic yet intentionally vague, prompting the audience to bring interpretation. She plans months ahead to eliminate mistakes, ensuring the concept comes through exactly as intended
5.stands out for his material focus. He transforms recycled aluminum bottle tops into vast, flexible sculptures that mimic cloth. His work reflects a deep sensitivity to how material properties—shape, flexibility, texture—inform the artwork
