"Forms from Life" from Color Field for the University of Houston

Typoe’s “Forms from Life” for Color Fields at the University of Houston

Introduction: The Genesis of an Idea

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to take you behind the scenes of my latest installation of "Forms from Life," a piece that's particularly close to my heart. Created exclusively for Color Field, this work is a deep dive into the world of minimalist design, heavily inspired by the legendary Ettore Sottsass and the interactive public parks of Isamu Noguchi.

Ettore Sottsass: A Pillar of Inspiration

My journey with "Forms from Life" began with a fascination for Ettore Sottsass, the founder of the Memphis Design Group. His audacious approach to design, which broke free from conventional norms, sparked the concept for this installation. Enlarged, minimalist building blocks make up the core of the piece, each representing the foundational elements that shape our early understanding of the world.

Isamu Noguchi: Blending Art with Interactivity

The interactive element of "Forms from Life" is a homage to Isamu Noguchi's imaginative public parks. Like Noguchi, I believe in art that invites participation, that speaks to the viewer on a personal level. This installation is not just to be observed; it's to be experienced. It's an invitation to explore, engage, and reflect on how our interactions, especially in our formative years, shape our worldview.

Forms from Life: More than an Installation

With "Forms from Life," I aimed to create more than just a visual spectacle. It's a space for reflection, for interaction, for experiencing the joy of discovery. It's about revisiting those fundamental building blocks of life and seeing how they inform our understanding of the world as adults. This installation is a dialogue between the viewer and the art, a conversation I hope you'll all be a part of.

Conclusion: An Invitation to Explore

I invite you all to experience "Forms from Life" at Color Field. Engage with it, ponder over it, and let it resonate with your own experiences. I'm eager to hear how it speaks to each of you, to learn about the connections you draw and the stories you see within it.

Tour Forms from Life by TYPOE | Color Field | University of Houston

To hear me speak about my inspiration in a short one-minute message, click here.

If you want to watch my talk moderated by Roberto Tejada, PhD, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of English and Art History from the University of Houston, click here.