Potential Struggles

Think about which of these you can imagine being potential issues for you and/or your classmates in the Senior Studio class. Select three of these issues, and on your blog, describe how you can see them coming up in class.

Perfectionism at the start, is probably the theme that relates to me the most. Believing that everything has to be perfect before you can take the next step. This, as explained in the packet, leads to procrastination instead of perfectionism. Because of this, I lose a significant amount of time just being not entirely happy with what I have. I do not totally agree with what is said. When I work, I produce something and step-by-step I remove what I don't like and take the next step. To me this process is very helpful and keeps me on a steady working path.

Obligation vs. commitment. When it comes to art, I almost never feel obligated to do something specific. Obviously art is full of creativity, therefore being told or thinking one should stick to something if its not working is unacceptable. To have guidelines and boundaries is a different scenario, and can be very beneficial. Sometimes, it is much harder to be given the choice to produce anything. Because their are so many options, one can become overwhelmed. In some cases, having no boundaries is a very positive thing because one may know exactly what he or she wants produce/likes produce.

Studios World-Wide

Make a list of the types of things you see in most of the studios you look at.
Why do you think these things show up more than once?
How do artists develop spaces and methods for making their most authentic work as part of a daily artistic practice?

music

chairs are personalized

walls used to their potential

Looking through the studios I see a trend of personalization. There may be a pattern of objects artists have in their studios but it is the way they use them that makes them unique. An example of this, is the walls of an artiste's studio. In some cases, a wall is used by an artist to illustrate his or her work. In other circumstances, walls are used to compare art or ideas. Chairs and ladders are also something I see of importance towards an artist's studio. Ladders may be used when working on a large scale, while they are also seen used as something to sit on. Chairs are personalized, indicating that it is strictly for the artists. Music is a common theme in an artist's studio as well. Music can inspire, and can help to work. Some artists base their work entirely on music, other use it to let their mind and creativity go. An artist' studio consists of entirely objects that will benefit their art. Nothing in an artist's studio will easily distract them to the point were they are unable to work progressively.