I create work because I find life to be extremely chaotic, from places to be, things to do and accomplish, to expectations to uphold, our attention is always being torn between multiple things. In my process of making art I use my need to find a balance to enhance what I am making. When viewing my work what meets the eye I find to be simple and uniform but with a closer investigation or further knowledge unveils the structured concept. Whether that message is about my Native American heritage, or the history behind my use of material it is broadcast in a non-threatening way. The materials I use to create my work is where my conceptual basis stems. I want my work to encourage people to seek further knowledge of the topic I am addressing without it being force fed to them.
I like how you use your background and want people to research it. Your pots only give them a little information about who you are and I really enjoy that. I also like the length of your artist statement it is not supper long.
ReplyDeleteI think this statement is an honest interpretation of what I see in your work and fits well it.
ReplyDeleteby the way, this is Tanya's comment.
DeleteI like that you bring up your want to focus as life can definitely be crazy and chaotic at times, but having seen your photography work I almost want to see more of your heritage in your pots, I think it can be done with out force feeding it, you have a lot of history to look back on and I've heard you talk about it pretty well before and I think it would be a great touch to bring up more conversation on your pieces.
ReplyDeleteHaving seen your pots I think that you could throw some traditional shapes and still treat the surface differently and it would convey your heritage easily. I like that you refer to it in your statement because it gives us an opportunity to ask you about your heritage. I would like to hear about your chosen genre, materials, and any symbolism you might be using to achieve your art work.
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