So things are beginning to click. I used to create art which lacked a certain level of boldness. This is say, back in college. It hadn’t occured to me that I was capable of producing work that carried with it a level of depth and loud color. It was said early in my collegiate academic career that I see tremendous depth and complexity in two dimensional art forms. Of course following that information, it was said that I did not understand three dimensional art forms as well, damn.
I tend to agree. Though my mind takes a 2D medium and breaks apart the different levels to create a 3D art-form in my head. That may sound like child’s play, but it has been interesting to see my level of spatial understanding grow as my artwork evolves. As an architect I was taught to be good with space. The first three years of classes were all about space. Taking that into account, how does space affect a piece of abstract art?
The truth of course is that figure/ground and composition play a major role in the overall genetics of a piece of art. However, as any painter knows, works have several layers of composition, no matter what the genre is. Being able to break apart these layers mentally is an ability that most artists share. I am just beginning to realize the complexity by which elements are contributed to a piece of art.
Actually, to be fair, I personally think that knowing when to stop is the biggest skill an abstract artist can attain. I often wonder how Jackson Pollock or de Knooning knew when to stop. My guess is that they had a certain aesthetic that they tried to adhere to as a final product. From there, they visualize the different layers and then apply that 3D mapping in their heads to a canvas.
My artwork is definitely evolving. I am learning patience and depth. You will begin to see layers emerge in a new way. I think its fairly certain that you may begin to see the one color background get phased out in pursuit of something more complex and eye intriguing. I guess you could say that my goal is have my art perform just as well up close as it does from a distance… not an easy task for all artists.
All work on the waiting list has been completed. I am now continuing work that will be put up for the upcoming shows. There is a art collaboration in Hartford that I got invited to (un+art). I would really like to do it, but I am unsure if I will have any work available. I will need to work efficiently over the next couple weeks, but if the inspiration is not there it could be trouble.
