This Monday saw the completion of the January challenge. In essence the challenge was to invite certain people to my studio and talk about what it is that I do. These guests were then rated.
I created a guest list based on the categories that were stated in the challenge and then set the list back to the challenger to score, the results were:
18 points out of 576
3.125% successful.
1.125/36
Guests in attendance:
Steven Ingman
Next door neighbours x2
James E Smith
The Lady Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Jeanine Packer
To some of my guests amazement the event actually went well. I used the presentation as a tongue in cheek commentary about the ridiculousness of the situation, ie: inviting celebrities to my studio, which is now located in my house. The presentation its self was informative, but the character of myself that I portrayed and the cheap OTT additions to the event made it some what more ambiguous.
I have now solidified how I am reacting to the February challenge of not thinking about art for a whole year. I am making some 2D work and a video, inspired as I previously mentioned by, The Game. Im using the website for The Game as a starting point.
I have been questioning wether people will find my responses to these challenges disappointing. The fact that I am now creating art from them, perhaps not in a way they would like to see. I find this interesting, particularly when I think that a lot of the challenges seem personal to the individual, and some what challenging to them and not necessarily to me.
I have less than 24 hours to choose a March challenge! Im currently wavering between bus stops and apologies, once again I think an external mind may help in the decision making process.
