Variations
Detail
Studies
Agitation
When One Space Meets Another
Leah Garnett exhibit at the Owens Art Gallery, Mt A
This installation was a combination of drawing and sculpture inviting viewers to experience a walk guided by a path marked in the floor. Building materials and rough forms gave the impression things were still under construction, as though you were walking through an active studio space.
I really enjoyed the abundance of lines in the work. Pink indicator tape/ribbon flowed through the space leading you through the experience. Grommets punched through the drawings allowed for string to be attached and to continue the drawings in to space.
Thinking through making
Artist Talk at Struts Gallery as part of the Handmade Assembly.
Wavering Confidence
Disappointed. Frustrated with painting.
Time spent working doesn't necessarily equal results. Hope working through crap will prove helpful down the road.
at the Crossroads
I thought I had it all figured out.
This is a photo of what was supposed to be my new studio space where I would do design and screenprinting in collaboration with a local business. I was filled with optimism, excitement, and what I thought was clarity this summer.
Courses this Fall were supposed to help me develop this practice of design and business. I didn't realize I would have to do some soul searching too.
Had I kept busy with jobs, lists, comissions, etc, I would likely still be plugging away and burned out. But- Craig made us stop and think.
I guess what I've decided is that I have more to contribute than printing logos etc. Although, I felt like I had found a way to be creative and make money, it wasn't fulfilling a serious need.
The drawing and bit of painting that I've started has me feeling more engaged and aware than I've felt in a long time. It feels meaningful, worthwhile and like me.
Work in progress
This was a starting point- the first thing I've painted in years. I wasn't happy with the way it was going. Since I enjoyed doing the recent drawings so much I decided to rip into this in the same way I would one of those. I'd still like to give it some more life and loosen up a little but more with it. Think I need to step away from it for a couple days though.
The theme of lifeline (or timeline) has stuck with me. Maybe that will develop into something more
The boots make me sad. I think I'm trying to exorcise some of the death sadness. Hoping to come out of it a little lighter.
Black Paint
Things took a turn up once I found the black paint. Even when I paint, it turns drawing-like. Mark making brings bliss
