After further exploring a more installative approach in the recent exhibition, I spent time doing similar in a smaller space. The idea to investigate the use of a space and a variety of line and space/form combinations with more materials and this time incorporating smaller works into the made space.
Whilst the exhibition was a more considered response, this became more intuitive, with time to spend on different arrangements and groupings of things.
Adding in some patterned elements, alongside simple colour blocks and different surfaces. Just playfully putting great things together.
Using the space to its best advantage, in a way that fills it appropriately - similar to composing a canvas on a frame.
Pairing images together, not planned but with what appears to look right.
Putting pieces of finished and unfinished work into the composition. On reflection, it seems as if it should be planned more - be more obvious. It is not a decorative aspect but part of the piece and this should come across as a deliberate thing. Worth trying however.
Colour is one of the most important aspects of the aesthetic in my practice. I really enjoy how colour just seems to work, or get stuck in my mind and comes together - as above, two separately made/bought items happen to just fit, and the lines from the floor another serendipity.
So another engaging few days on which to reflect - what now/next? How to further develop this way of working, in relation to what I want to achieve from the work. This time of year now is concerned with a mid session review, which seems to have come at a good time - a reflective moment to put my ideas and plans together for the coming months.
Kms run last week: 34
Books on loan from the library: 12, editing process of dissertation begun
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