What types of things do you see in more than one artist's space?
Why do you think these things appear in so many different artists' studios?
The different things I saw in many of the studios were, coffee mugs, CDs and tapes, books, pets, stuffed animals, art supplies, mini fridges, food/drinks, and photographs. Each studio was very different, in such that no two artists had the same set-up/supplies in their studios. Each space was very personal, and set up in a way to work best with the artist. I saw a lot more Tables as to easels, and most of the artists had white walls which they had decorated using their own inspirations and personal things. I think a lot of the different objects in each where to keep the artist motivated and focused. It’s interesting to see what works for people. Some of the artists worked in total chaos and clutter, while others were very neat and tidy. Some had a lot of personal objects lying around, while others only had artwork. It was interesting to see where inspiration comes from in the different studios.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Scratching, by Twila Tharp
What is scratching and how does Twyla Tharp suggest that we do it?
According to Twila Tharp, scratching is looking everywhere for inspiration. Scratching means coming up with multiple ideas, transforming the ideas into art, observing at the art, and adjusting or adding in order to make a bigger idea. One must listen, watch, read, and observe. Tharp suggests gathering ideas from a range of different sources. There are no rules when it comes to scratching; however, Tharp suggests that you never look for ideas in the same place. If you don’t know where to begin, start to experiment and take risks. I can see myself using Tharp's suggestion of experimenting with different materials, colors, and designs, especially ones that I’m not normally comfortable doing.
Knowing your work in the studio, what methods, techniques, or tricks can you see yourself using from Ms.Tharp's suggestions?
I can see myself using Tharp's suggestions to expand outside my comfot zone, and possibly discover something I can work with. Sometimes I become too focused on what the final outcome will be, and not the steps throughout the process. With Tharp's suggestions to gather ideas from my surroundings, I will spend more time brainstorming, and experimenting with different materials, and ideas. Scratching is thinking outside the box, and experimenting with things that don’t typically fall into your comfort zone, and then taking those ideas to create something new to you. I think that since I have the opportunity to explore, and try new things, I could create something abnormal to my usual work.
What would scratching look like in the studio?
In the studio, scratching could fall under many different categories. Scratching can be using new materials, experimenting with different colors, changing the place of your easel or desk, or draw different subjects. By visiting another artist's studio, an art gallery, or museum, an artist would be able to see the work of another artist's scratching. Scratching is all about experimentation, so by exploring and experimenting in any way possible will broaden your typical objectives.
According to Twila Tharp, scratching is looking everywhere for inspiration. Scratching means coming up with multiple ideas, transforming the ideas into art, observing at the art, and adjusting or adding in order to make a bigger idea. One must listen, watch, read, and observe. Tharp suggests gathering ideas from a range of different sources. There are no rules when it comes to scratching; however, Tharp suggests that you never look for ideas in the same place. If you don’t know where to begin, start to experiment and take risks. I can see myself using Tharp's suggestion of experimenting with different materials, colors, and designs, especially ones that I’m not normally comfortable doing.
Knowing your work in the studio, what methods, techniques, or tricks can you see yourself using from Ms.Tharp's suggestions?
I can see myself using Tharp's suggestions to expand outside my comfot zone, and possibly discover something I can work with. Sometimes I become too focused on what the final outcome will be, and not the steps throughout the process. With Tharp's suggestions to gather ideas from my surroundings, I will spend more time brainstorming, and experimenting with different materials, and ideas. Scratching is thinking outside the box, and experimenting with things that don’t typically fall into your comfort zone, and then taking those ideas to create something new to you. I think that since I have the opportunity to explore, and try new things, I could create something abnormal to my usual work.
What would scratching look like in the studio?
In the studio, scratching could fall under many different categories. Scratching can be using new materials, experimenting with different colors, changing the place of your easel or desk, or draw different subjects. By visiting another artist's studio, an art gallery, or museum, an artist would be able to see the work of another artist's scratching. Scratching is all about experimentation, so by exploring and experimenting in any way possible will broaden your typical objectives.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Artists at work: workspaces and processes
How do artists develop spaces and methods for making their most authentic work as part of a daily artistic practice?
Artists develop spaces that compliment and fit with their space and schedule. Something that works well for them. Some artists work at the crack of dawn, while others work in between preparing dinner for the family, and helping to put their children to bed. There are studios that overlook the ocean, and studios that view out into a busy city. Depending on the space, an artist can rearrange a studio to make it personal and affective for them to work in. For some people this means everything needs to be organized, while for others it means they need a room full of clutter. For example, when we choose what space we liked most in class, some people rushed over to an enclosed corner, while I wanted to be in the middle of the room looking out a window. Based on different preferences, it’s important that an artist adjust their studios in a way where they can find a productive and comfortable working environment.
Artists develop spaces that compliment and fit with their space and schedule. Something that works well for them. Some artists work at the crack of dawn, while others work in between preparing dinner for the family, and helping to put their children to bed. There are studios that overlook the ocean, and studios that view out into a busy city. Depending on the space, an artist can rearrange a studio to make it personal and affective for them to work in. For some people this means everything needs to be organized, while for others it means they need a room full of clutter. For example, when we choose what space we liked most in class, some people rushed over to an enclosed corner, while I wanted to be in the middle of the room looking out a window. Based on different preferences, it’s important that an artist adjust their studios in a way where they can find a productive and comfortable working environment.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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