Series 01
Series 1 is collage art produced during evenings, after the workday. Three works per session, usually with tv shows in the background, on a laptop. Not every night, but frequent, so while I wanted the actual creative session to hold some productivity pressure, I was okay skipping a night if inspiration was a struggle or fatigue had the better of me.
During this run, compositional tension, color exploration, and layout were explored.
Heavy use of stock images accelerated the creative process. All images were sourced from Pexels. A royalty free, attribution free stock photography website. If you happen to discover your work being used here unexpectedly, and without your permission - contact me immediately.
Success in Series 1 was driven by a careful eye for asset selection and filter stacking. While taking advantage of sophisticated processes in the software, there is an unexpected minimalism in the procedural steps taken to create organically rich compositions. Examination of project files reveals how little "manipulation" some of these installations required.
Series 1 treats creation of artwork as disposable. Form over function, or aesthetic over intent. We aren't here to make a statement folks...Series 1 does not care what a critic thinks, or if it draws in new fans. Art in series, over time. That's what's interesting. But not too interesting. All that mess gets in the way of small pleasures from cool representation, and unrelated moments strung together.
Art is not wed to art context...at least not to the degree some degree holders might suggest. The history of context, and it's consequence is for people that benefit from ivory towers. Creating art is as human, and universal as telling story. Critical digestion of what is significant and what is rubbish doesn't matter. Critique is a tool for indicating what "is" and what "isn't". That's a lot of power for those in the know, those that obsess over art history and social backstory. But like any cultural realm with the barbarians at the gate, it is for those that feel established to realize the walls were built for a reason. - To keep the majority out.
Context, history, and art critique has it's place...but it's undeniable the language of art interpretation is used far more to remind people "you don't know enough to appreciate art". Lest we forget. In order to appreciate art, like wine - all you have to do is enjoy the damn thing. Besides; practice, the effort, willingness to publish mistakes with the same importance of completion - all of it together charts an authentic and transparent journey of small improvements, and celebrates the freedom to enjoy stupid things (if they look cool).
