I haven't been writing much. A lot of this has to do with my beloved laptop dying on me. But I also haven't been writing in my paper journal as much. This is not a good thing.
I signed up for a class at Penland and a painting intensive at Anderson Ranch. If you are interested in art you should check both of these places out. Penland is in North Carolina and Anderson Ranch is in Colorado. Both of these are states I have never been. The painting class requires a portfolio review so I have to get my stuff together again. Yikes.
I am currently employed at Peach Valley Cafe. The food is good and my coworkers are really nice. I like it a lot better than my job at the Nanoscale building even though I have to wear a uniform and stand a lot.
I also realized that I am not ready to go to graduate school. My art is not ready yet. I need to see more art, read more, and do more with life. I need to work hard and save money.
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Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
27 March 2009
17 September 2008
I'm a reasonable man but I can't believe whats on your mind, and the past three weeks were the sadest weeks and the words you said oh made me weak.
This is what my artwork is about:
My practice centers on journaling as my version of a commonplace book. Commonplace books started as a Renaissance practice of responding to various texts. Readers would copy texts they wanted to remember or examine and then add their own observations. Later, writers such as John Milton would use commonplace books to keep account of their readings and organize their thoughts. Reading becomes a journey. The commonplace book serves as a kind of guidepost.
Reading and writing have become inseparable in my work. I believe that the writing and rewriting process most strongly informs my artwork. These books are the starting place for my paintings whereby I initiate and track a vigorous reworking. Text plays a vital role in my paintings. Writing serves as a record as well as a tool. Collage and found text are used as a springboard for layered meanings.
The finished artwork is not meant to directly illustrate the source material. Rather, it is an experiential record of my own reactions and particular thought process.
I am influenced by the works of Robert Rauschenberg and Joseph Cornell. Contemporary artist that interest me include Mark Bradford and Jim Houser. These artists are able to connect the mundane to the poetic. They also have all used text within their artwork. I also admire their willingness to return to similar themes.
My practice centers on journaling as my version of a commonplace book. Commonplace books started as a Renaissance practice of responding to various texts. Readers would copy texts they wanted to remember or examine and then add their own observations. Later, writers such as John Milton would use commonplace books to keep account of their readings and organize their thoughts. Reading becomes a journey. The commonplace book serves as a kind of guidepost.
Reading and writing have become inseparable in my work. I believe that the writing and rewriting process most strongly informs my artwork. These books are the starting place for my paintings whereby I initiate and track a vigorous reworking. Text plays a vital role in my paintings. Writing serves as a record as well as a tool. Collage and found text are used as a springboard for layered meanings.
The finished artwork is not meant to directly illustrate the source material. Rather, it is an experiential record of my own reactions and particular thought process.
I am influenced by the works of Robert Rauschenberg and Joseph Cornell. Contemporary artist that interest me include Mark Bradford and Jim Houser. These artists are able to connect the mundane to the poetic. They also have all used text within their artwork. I also admire their willingness to return to similar themes.
28 May 2008
witch baby
Happy Wednesday loves!
Most of you know me. Some of you have stumbled across this page by chance. I think that's cool. Another chance happening lead to me finding one of my favorite authors. My mom brought home a book because she thought I would like it because the author and I have the same first name.
Francesca Lia Block kicks ass. She's like this gorgeous poet goddess writer who is just so effortlessly cool. Really! She's like.... Betsey Johnson dresses, Tori Amos, glitter, and so many other things I love. I so wanted to be her when I grew up.
She writes about women finding their strength and identity. Plus she puts them in these fairytale worlds with mythic creatures and magic. Her books were a comfort to me when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire me today. I remember reading Weetzie Bat and just wishing so hard that I could have a life as vibrant and as exciting as the title character's. It made me feel way less alone. I don't know what I would have done without her words. They are like a map to my heart. Even now I read those book to feel brave.
And now I see that Francesca Lia Block has an offical Myspace. Of course I added her. And she added me back! It's nice to see a few pictures of her. She's very pretty and looks waaaay younger than 45. And she commented that she liked one of my paintings!
Holy crap! Francesca Lia Block, writer of Necklace of Kisses saw something I made and liked it. That's a great feeling. I still can't believe it! I had to go outside and walk around for a minute. it's freaking hot outside. I did not know what to do with myself. So this post is for you, Francesca Lia Block. Keep up the great work.
Books I particularly liked by Francesca Lia Block:
Violet & Claire - I think this one should be made into a movie.
Echo - I think the character I most identified with. The copy I have is really beautiful too. Small hardcovers are so gorgeous.
Necklace of Kisses - An update on Ms. Weetzie with an all new adventure just for her.
Girl Goddess #9 - This is short stories
and of course:
Dangerous Angels - The collected Weetzie Bat books.
Most of you know me. Some of you have stumbled across this page by chance. I think that's cool. Another chance happening lead to me finding one of my favorite authors. My mom brought home a book because she thought I would like it because the author and I have the same first name.
Francesca Lia Block kicks ass. She's like this gorgeous poet goddess writer who is just so effortlessly cool. Really! She's like.... Betsey Johnson dresses, Tori Amos, glitter, and so many other things I love. I so wanted to be her when I grew up.
She writes about women finding their strength and identity. Plus she puts them in these fairytale worlds with mythic creatures and magic. Her books were a comfort to me when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire me today. I remember reading Weetzie Bat and just wishing so hard that I could have a life as vibrant and as exciting as the title character's. It made me feel way less alone. I don't know what I would have done without her words. They are like a map to my heart. Even now I read those book to feel brave.
And now I see that Francesca Lia Block has an offical Myspace. Of course I added her. And she added me back! It's nice to see a few pictures of her. She's very pretty and looks waaaay younger than 45. And she commented that she liked one of my paintings!
Holy crap! Francesca Lia Block, writer of Necklace of Kisses saw something I made and liked it. That's a great feeling. I still can't believe it! I had to go outside and walk around for a minute. it's freaking hot outside. I did not know what to do with myself. So this post is for you, Francesca Lia Block. Keep up the great work.
Books I particularly liked by Francesca Lia Block:
Violet & Claire - I think this one should be made into a movie.
Echo - I think the character I most identified with. The copy I have is really beautiful too. Small hardcovers are so gorgeous.
Necklace of Kisses - An update on Ms. Weetzie with an all new adventure just for her.
Girl Goddess #9 - This is short stories
and of course:
Dangerous Angels - The collected Weetzie Bat books.
26 October 2007
random thoughts on today
Jim Butcher could do a better job on the Harry Dresden novels. I'm halfway done with writing a short story. No Idea where it is going still.
Tonight was the printmaking show. It was really great. I went with Lindsey and David. I sort of wished I would have taken lithography. Printmaking is such a unique process. The professor, Bob Mueller, is one of the most unique people I have ever met. He's one of a kind. Bob gives this incredible speech about the times he has been in Iceland that is so moving, funny, strange, and wonderful. He's such an exciting man.
The paintings are going well. I am doing large paintings of words. Get excited. I'm going to live in the studio now.
Do you ever google someone you know? Or yourself? It's really creepy what comes up. Try it.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Tonight was the printmaking show. It was really great. I went with Lindsey and David. I sort of wished I would have taken lithography. Printmaking is such a unique process. The professor, Bob Mueller, is one of the most unique people I have ever met. He's one of a kind. Bob gives this incredible speech about the times he has been in Iceland that is so moving, funny, strange, and wonderful. He's such an exciting man.
The paintings are going well. I am doing large paintings of words. Get excited. I'm going to live in the studio now.
Do you ever google someone you know? Or yourself? It's really creepy what comes up. Try it.
Happy Birthday Amanda!
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