John Notten
visual artist/educator
the neXt desk
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
2012
The common school desk has been at the centre of the traditional classroom since its invention during the Industrial Revolution. An icon of educational practice itself, the desk is a static island for the student, staking out the individual ‘territory’ of the learner. Arranged in neatly organized rows, the desk has emerged as a symbol for order, control and efficiency. This 13' tall wheel offers a vision for the next direction in education: one of interconnectedness and collaboration.
Installation at the Catholic Education Centre, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12
Installation at the Distillery District, Toronto, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '12