Midnight Ramblings of a Self- Proclaimed Artist
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So many of us work around tight schedules not to mention tight budgets. It is very important to have a schedule upfront as well as knowing the important details of a show. I just got home from taking down my artwork at a show in DC. This show was one of the most disorganized events that I have taken part in. In the early stages it seemed to be well put together. There was a meeting and email chains with information. This soon changed to emails not making it to everyone and important information being left out or changed constantly. And tonight as I readjusted my schedule and made my way to take my work down, I found out that uninstall was rescheduled for tomorrow. Luckily, someone that worked at the location was able to let me in to take down my work. Disorganization just leads to disaster and disappointment.
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I was invited to be a part of an exhibit inspired by Rothko. This exhibit is in conjunction with the performance of "RED" a play based on Rothko's life during his commission of the Seagram murals.
This exhibit will be opening February 3rd and open to the public all day through February 5th.
Other awesome artists that will be exhibiting-
You can read a bit about the play in the Washington Post
Pickup Tickets for the play at the Arena Stage
Here's a sneak peek. You will have to come out to see the finished piece.
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Today I picked up a canvas from another hardware store. Again it had a seam. Luckily this one was located in an area that I had no plans in using. I am not sure how others have gone and grabbed a canvas and been lucky enough to get one without seams it must be the luck of the draw. This time there was not a set back. I got the piece primed and ready to go. Tomorrow night the real magic begins. Hopefully I can move quickly and get this project completed before the deadline. Insomnia where are you when I need you?
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I have been working on a project for a big show coming up in less than 2 weeks. I will provide more details about the show and the opening later this week. During the processes of creating this I have faced many challenges. The piece is meant to be inspired by a well known abstract artist. When I first looked at his work I wondered how I could create something inspired by his simplicity without being literal. I struggled with this for days. I researched his work, his process, and then his life. I came to a point where I questioned my processes and the thought behind my work. After spending days in contemplative thought and talking about this artist with others, I finally had my concept. This concept kept me up night after night. Thinking about the options and materials to execute the message. Eventually I sorted out the best materials and the designer in me sketched a layout and determined the dimensions for the piece. Over the weekend I spent 2 days sourcing the materials to make the piece come to life the way it lives in my mind. Last night I primed 3 2' x 4' panels which was an adjustment from the initial plan. With only a day left to the weekend and deadlines creeping up quickly today was meant to be a solid day of working in the studio. I have never created a piece at this scale. My inexperience slowly got the best of me today. The panels I purchased were too thin. They warped after priming them and when I tried to brace them together they were just too flimsy. I decided to go with a canvas drop cloth as the best alternative. I got to the store just before they closed. But when I got it home there was a huge seam down the middle. Maybe I could've made this work, but I am a perfectionist. When the panels went wrong I started to feel sick, but when this seam was discovered I just felt defeated. Honestly I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I haven't worked at this scale previously and suddenly that was starting to show. I could have had the bulk of the piece done today if I had only had a bit more experience with art this size. After a few deep breaths and some positivity from a friend I calmed down. If we don't make these mistakes how will we ever gain experience? I am picking up another canvas tomorrow.
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I have been focusing a lot of my time on my Digital Natives series of works. In 2012 it continues to be my main focus. I have been taking time out to do some photography now and then, but the robots have been taking over. During January I am participating in an event called "Fun-a-Day". You create a new work of art every day of the month. Then there will be a showcase of the works. I have tried in the past to do a photo 365 and failed miserably. Though I did make it through the first couple of months. I thought this was a chance to redeem myself. I decided to create a new robot each day. The series will include many different mediums which should keep me inspired. I love the idea of a project like this. They are meant to challenge you to see things differently. And find inspiration where normally you would just see your day to day. Since I started I have already found myself in a creative overdrive so to speak. My mind is constantly coming up with new ideas. I have even been waking up in the middle of the night with a need to sketch before the idea is lost. Once the 31 days are up, I may not be able to keep up with a new piece every day. But my goal is to create at least one new piece a week.
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