Over the past two years at University I have been trying to understand my own work, and why it is I make the artworks that I do. I’m beginning to understand in reflection that I enjoy exploring process and material. The act of making something out of wood, stone or rope (my preferred materials) for me is equally as important as the final piece.
Last year my work involved process and material, and the work I made at that time was the beginning of my realisation that I make these things because I like making them. Although this may suggest that my work has no real goal, I don’t believe it necessary to have a purpose other than simple exploration and appreciation of material.
Donald Judd, a key Artist in the development of my own work, stated in his writings that ‘A work needs only to be interesting’… Although his statement is rather broad and perhaps a little vague, I do agree with him. Exploring a material in depth and to a lengthy extent provides enough satisfaction for me personally to view my own work as art. A process of making and consideration of material can be more important than any deep meaning.
