Maintenance Art

Maintenance Art is an artistic approach that emphasizes the ongoing, often mundane tasks required to preserve and care for artworks or environments. Instead of creating new, finished pieces, artists focus on the continuous process of maintaining or repairing existing works, highlighting the importance and labor involved in preservation. This concept challenges traditional ideas of art as a static object, inviting viewers to consider the role of caretaking, durability, and the passage of time in artistic practice. It blurs the line between creation and maintenance, making routine upkeep a form of artistic expression.