Noah Fischer's art weaves together sculpture, drawing, writing and performance. His art practices is also the practice of activated citizenship and participation in justice movements. Fischer is an initiating member of the art collective Occupy Museums, and his work includes long-term collaboration with Berlin-based theater group and company. His work has been seen with and without invitation at Guggenheim, MoMA, Brooklyn Museum, ZKM, Zamek Ujazdowski and in the 56th Venice Biennale, 7th Berlin Biennale and 2017 Whitney Biennial.
Areas of Expertise
Studio art, sculpture, political practice
Education
2004 — Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University
1999 — Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design
Courses Recently Taught
ARTS 102
Drawing I
ARTS 102
This course introduces students to the medium of drawing as an essential means of visual communication. A variety of methods and materials are used for both in-class studies as well as for larger and more comprehensive projects. Challenging and complex drawings will be produced with a sharp focus on both formal and conceptual issues. Technical aspects of drawing will be balanced with imaginative and experimental approaches throughout the semester. Presentations and class discussions will supplement assignments to aid in expansion of the understanding of project goals. This counts towards the introductory requirement for the major and minor. No prerequisite. This course will be offered each semester.
ARTS 103
Sculpture I
ARTS 103
This course presents an introduction to three-dimensional art through exploration of its basic elements (line, plane, mass and color) and its basic ordering principles (unity, balance, rhythm and dominance). Individual projects will be of two types: one-day projects allowing quick, spontaneous explorations; and longer, more elaborate projects allowing careful execution of individual ideas. This course assumes little or no previous sculptural experience. However, for those who wish to move on to more elaborate materials and techniques, instruction and encouragement will be given. The course format will include slide lectures, group critiques and individual instruction. Material purchases are the responsibility of each student. This counts towards the introductory requirement for the major and minor. No prerequisite. This course will be offered each semester.
ARTS 191
ST: Rebrand&Reimag Dig Media
ARTS 191
ARTS 360
Installation Art
ARTS 360
This course allows students to explore art that is based on a merger of space and time and on a relationship between the artist and the visitor. Perhaps the most inclusive and pervasive art form in the last forty years, installation art has roots in cinema, performance art, set design, architecture, graphic design, land art, public art, curating, art criticism and history in addition to the more traditional visual arts. In this class, students will create immersive environments that are either site-specific or nomadic. They also will have the opportunity to integrate performance, video and audio components in their projects. Components range from everyday objects to surveillance video, from large wall drawings to interactive switches for participants to manipulate. The class will consist of demonstrations of art skills particularly useful in installation (sculptural, video, audio, graphic presentation, and so on), presentations, readings, weekly critiques and cumulative projects. Previous experience with any creative media such as writing, dance, music or performance will be helpful. This counts towards the intermediate requirement for the major and minor. Prerequisite: ARTS 102, 103, 106 or 107 or permission of instructor. Offered once a year.
ARTS 480
Advanced Studio
ARTS 480
Required for majors in studio arts, this first semester of a two-semester sequence of courses is designed to enable students to develop their personal artistic vision based on the foundation of introductory and intermediate studio art courses. Students will be expected to develop a self-generated body of creative work based on a concentrated investigation of materials, methods and ideas. They will develop oral and written presentation and research skills as they work toward a professional exhibition in the second semester. Critiques, discussions, presentations and readings will provide context and feedback for this process. Students will learn to develop the elements necessary for professional exhibition of a cohesive body of work, including developing ideas, writing an artist's statement and resume, and perfecting presentation skills. Studio arts majors are expected to take this class and ARTS 481 with two different faculty members. Prerequisite: senior art major or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.