The Use Of Raw Materials In Contemporary Installation Ar

As an indispensable part of materials,’native materials’ have special significance in contemporary society.In the modern society of mechanization and landscaping,the desire for primitive and natural materials is becoming increasingly strong.In this regard,Italy’s "poverty art" and Japan’s "materialism" art have outstanding representativeness.The "art of poverty" in Italy originated in the 1960 s.Its artists use various discarded materials,such as wooden boards,car waste,scrap iron,etc.,to create unique artworks.They expressed their criticism of society and culture through the use of these materials,and explored the relationship between humans and nature.The prominent feature of this art form is that it is not only a new form of art,but also a new way of life and ecological concept.These artists’ use of native materials is not only for artistic expression,but also for reflection on society,environment,and human culture.The "materialism" art in Japan originated in the 1960 s,and some artists reflected on the rapid development of the Japanese economy and the impact of Western modernist culture.They began to return to traditional culture and materials,focusing on the harmony between nature and the environment.These artists have utilized natural materials such as stone,wood,bamboo,hemp rope,etc.in their creations,creating many works that express their thoughts on nature and the environment.They combined traditional handicrafts with modern art forms to form a new artistic style that has received attention and recognition from all over the world.This article will discuss the significance of "original materials" in contemporary Installation artwork by analyzing the origin and development of Italian "poverty art" and Japanese "materialism".