Striped Sounds - Northwestern College (2019)
Striped Sounds was inspired by Sargent’s art process of recycling items and art pieces and to have viewers question each object. He wanted viewers to see certain objects, like an old bicycle, and make a certain type of connection or interest in his installation. “There is something recognizable for most of us or there’s things that’s recognizable to some of us, like an older generation. Like, hey there’s an object like a landline or telephone that now my kid doesn’t understand what it is,” explained Sargent.
With the curiosity or connections that a viewer might have, Sargent hopes that audiences will stop to investigate. “I want them to question what is or isn’t art. So, I am hoping people are like is this really art? And can this be art? Or should this be art? But also, I really look for an emotional response where it’s not really grey,” said Sargent.
Sargent explained what he learned from this show was to be careful of what he wished for and never take time for granted. He juggled with how he wanted to do his show but wanted to put his best foot forward. “You really got to love what you do because that made it really easy to do this installation,” commented Sargent.
