Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

Denver, Colorado | 800.888.ARTS

Caleb Gilbert

Class of:
2007

"Don't be afraid to change your thought pattern about art, and always do something new that's uncomfortable. One learns the most when they are in unfamiliar territory."

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White Cube and Mirror

What aspect of your work or technique has developed the most during your time here?

I can't really answer this question. I've learned so much about technique, conceptual ideas and growth, and overall introspectiveness into my own work. This isn't a fair question to ask someone, I'm a completely different artist than when I started school; everything has changed about my process and my ideas.

How would you describe your style or approach?

I like to think a lot about what I'm going to do before I even attempt to try. I figure everything out conceptually then physically in my head followed by a somewhat rapid manifestation of the piece (unless I run into unforseen problems). My process is moving into an idea based art where I would prefer to pay a fabricator to make what I want generally because a professional fabricator is more than likely able to build/construct far better than I would be able to.

If you were stuck in an elevator with a brand new RMCAD student, what “inside tip” would you give them?

Two major things -- don't be afraid to change your thought pattern about art, and always do something new that's uncomfortable. One learns the most when they are in unfamiliar territory.