Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Duct Tape Drawings


The works of Joe Girandola attract our attention to minute details often overlooked in the corrupt rush of modern society. Though classically trained as a stone carver in Italy, Girandola has veered away from the media concentrating on three-dimensional drawings and paintings using a variety of materials. One medium of choice is Duct Tape. Invented originally to weatherproof military ammunition boxes, the tape’s color was characteristically Army green. With the rise and abundant use of Central Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units, the matte gray color and universal name of Duct Tape was introduced. The drawings on this site reflect the ingenuity and creative force behind the thrill of victory and the pursuit of innovation and invention against difficult odds. The stark portraits in varying colors of tape are prevalent in Girandola’s works as he investigates a number of societal problems that are routinely covered up in our quick fix society.


Another Day in LA (Duct Tape on Canvas)

Duct Tape on Canvas, Arnot Art Museum Exhibition

Horse Sense (Duct Tape on Canvas)


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12 comments:

  1. SamanthaPeanuttbutter(:September 8, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I wonder how some of these artist get these strange but amazing ideas?WHAT INSPIRES THEM I WANNA KNOW!!!!:D-Samantha Batt 8th period class

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  2. Live Art, Breathe ArtSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I hope this blog will help to inspire you and your work this year too! :)

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  3. Live Art, Breathe ArtSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    @Brynn - I will do research and find out :)

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  4. mattSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I like this. I'm interested in seeing how Mauro and some of the other students incorporate this into their art.

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  5. Erin OTooleOctober 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    The term, "Duct Tape Drawing", doesn't make sense to me. Someone could make a picture with duct tape like they drew it, but if it's made out of duct tape then it's not actually a drawing. Therefore, "Duct Tape 'Drawing' " is incorrect...or does it mean something else?
    -Erin O'Toole
    9th grade
    6th period

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  6. Erin OTooleOctober 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Either last year or the year before one of my friends gave me a duct tape wallet. I liked it and would love to learn how to make one.
    -Erin O'Toole
    9th grade
    6th period

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  7. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    the drawlings look amazing id like to learn that kinda stuff

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  8. Robbie GarciaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Just like the quote "Make something out of nothing and sell it"! This artist used nothing just duct tape and created a new style of art.

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  9. meganOctober 13, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    duct tape creations sounds difficult to do. it would be hard to move the tape as yu want it to i can imagine.

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  10. Leigh LedbetterOctober 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Duck tape sculptures and art is very intresting.

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  11. Da Don Da DaOctober 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    every history like lol

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  12. antonieta solorzanoOctober 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    joe must be realizing things in a cartoon kinda way.he seems cool!

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