Stage Three
Size, scale and techniques are all parts of the final stage of how my term has changed. Having previously been afraid of going very large, lately on paper and canvas it has been my main thing..to create art in large scale and chop it up to find the small intriguing parts that might be overlooked purely by the scale, just like in the nature of the world. I sometimes find my work can be overwhelming when too large, maybe that’s just me but I think because of the spontaneity of my process, a large piece always feels too much of a challenge and can stress me out whereas my tiny mind copes better with finding beauty and peace and almost satisfaction with a5 sized works.
I’m very physical with the way I paint, it’s almost like an act, which is why naturally my work starts large…interesting really. I hack it down and find the purest parts sand frame them, highlighting what my eyes are drawn too, almost an insight into my mind.
The next step for me is to experiment with the end result of my work. I feel I have gained a confidence with my painting and use of different mediums but this is the start if my leap if faith…THE DEGREE SHOW!
I have been thinking of using bricks as a plinth to hold my work as it will be more structurally unique and three dimensional.
As of yet I haven’t started this idea as I’ve been so busy…but I’m excited just thinking about it as it almost verges into sculpture! Making the stand that holds my work part of the work, as well as it being a tool I am using to creat work. Double whammy.
But for now I am moving forward and this video of artist George Oomman, is my next big step…
A spray bottle may be the next buy for me!!!
Experimentation with scale and technique is all my work has ever been about and I’m hoping that I can continue with this…
George Oomman, American artist who depends on both gravity and water/turpentine depending on his medium, just stunning.
