things that made me feel something — 001
learning through observation
I often share my art but not always what informs it. These are some of my recent observations.
I’ve visited this exhibit at Hauser & Wirth at least 7 times at this point, with each time something new speaking to me. But every single time this one has caught my eye. I love learning about the process whether it’s my own or someone else’s and I feel like this piece gives a look behind the curtain. The half painted figures and the notes on the side immerse me into where Robert Colescott might’ve been at the time. I’ve also been circling my own themes of religion and spirituality lately so the question written at the bottom stuck with me. “I was thinking about compassion, humility—so called Christian values—how did that all get turned upside down? (If he had a halo, would it be around his feet?)”
As I get more into sculpture, it inspires me to paint and seeing this image makes it all less intimidating for me. I later googled the work and came across the finished piece which was done with acrylic on canvas. Sometimes I feel like I can only use an image one time so I don’t want to waste it but I’ll definitely do smaller studies that will help inform larger work.
The ceiling of this hotel felt like a portal to me. Maybe it was the height, the curves, the way the light poured in. Or maybe it’s stemming from an inner craving for change. Wanting so badly to skip to the part of life where everything makes sense.
This porcelain teacup set by Robert Lazzarini. Like????? Where does your mind have to be to make something like this?
I love reimagining every day objects and making them your own, which is why I made the loop cup design. It’s a foundation to a portion of the work I would like to do. Eventually I’ll make more objects across different mediums but this one had me thinking on how I could do that.
Distortion, limited color palette, functionality, surrealism. A lot of my favorite things.
Also, the spoon! I want to work with metal sooooo bad. (Sidebar: has anyone else ventured on the side of the internet where you rate the perfect spoon? lol)
My proclamation from the city of Austin. Sometimes I have to remember who I am, the things I’ve done, and what I’m proud of to keep me grounded for the path ahead.
Being in such a liminal space I can easily (and quickly) switch between having all the confidence and enthusiasm in the world to questioning myself and every decision I’ve ever made.
Looking at this is a reminder of a life I’ve once had and the life I’m continuing to build.
I see textures and patterns in everything now. I can’t turn it off. The spots from this banana would make for a really good surface design or pattern. I could see it on a ceramic piece or even fabric or maybe the pattern is on fabric to then make a physical collage. Walk with me!
I’ve been feeling very scatterbrained when trying to work in the studio these days. My mind is everywhere except with my hands.
Sometimes I need silence, an audiobook, something to watch, or something to listen to. And I never know which one until the moment arrives to be honest.
In recent times, jazz has been a great comfort.
I’ve talked about it in a previous post about wanting to get better at keeping up with friends. It’s really something I struggle with, but community is so so so important and I think it will play a big part in pushing me through the next chapter in my life.
Knowing someone is thinking of me made my lil heart warm :)
Trying something new in studio. I’ve been wanting to get into more figurative work but have been so scared to try it, I’ve been deep in my head for other personal reasons which have given me crazy paralysis, aaaaand unfortunately I like to be good at everything on the first try. A lethal combination. But I’m overcoming and finally found some play again!
These figures are expanding my view of my practice as well as my take on the human form. It’s still so early, but the ideas are already starting to flow.