Customize a common object. | Brian McCutcheon | The Art Assignment

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:57:04 +0000

Indianapolis-based artist Brian McCutcheon asks you to Customize It! This art prompt is asking you to look at the traits around the object and play with one of those traits, thus changing how it's used.

Sarah then highlights Méret Oppenheim, a key figure in surrealism, who transformed something as a cup and saucer.

INSTRUCTIONS - Customize It
1) Find a common object that you find interesting
2) Make a list of identifying traits about that object
3) Customize the object while thinking about and playing with one of those traits
4) Show us what you've done by posting to your social media platform of choice with #theartassignment