At the moment, I feel as though my biggest work problem is trying to navigate the line between concept and material.
I've always been one to think very deeply about the process and concepts within the way I make work. However, it seems that I may have been overlooking a very important element of my practice, without even realising it: the materials themselves! When this was inadvertently pointed out to me, I could hardly believe that I'd not noticed for so long - my process has been (visually) almost completely dependent on how I use materials. If you've glanced at any of my previous posts, you'd find out quite easily that I've had an affinity with tin foil for a good while now.
I was of course aware of the decisions I was making regarding materials, but I was continually trying to justify though choices with an abstract concept.
When one of my tutors asked me, "Why isn't having the material as a starting point enough?" I felt something click. A weight had lifted and all of those concerns caused by my terrible over-thinking habit instantly dissipated.
Rather than getting hung up on a philosophical stance, I think I'll just talk to my foil for a while.
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