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"Spam Architechure"
by Alex Dragulescu
Creating Art Only to Destroy It
The artist
Louise Bourgeois has been known to create art only to destroy it moments after it’s completion. In order to collect enough of her work for an exhibition her assistant must take the art and immediately put it out of sight securing it in a secret place. She then moves on to something else.
In this way I must confess I am much like her. Over the past two years I have created dozens and dozens of digital paintings only to discard them to the “Recycling Bin” shortly after their completion. Rarely, and usually only in response to opposition from my family, do I hang on to the piece for display.
Sure, it’s idiosyncratic behavior, but I don’t believe that it has to do with fear-based insecurities or self-criticism. So, what is it all about? Pondering this question for some time now I have concluded that certainly for me, and perhaps for Louise as well, it is the “process of creating” that is the most rewarding.
One might think to compare it to a horse race -- the horse simply loves to run it doesn’t care whether or not he finishes the race in first place or in last place. Once the race is over, it’s over. Then it’s back to the barn only to anticipate when he can run again.
Creating art is a thrill, it's a high -- so enjoy the run!
-- M.
Frustration
Frustration is often caused when the results you are experiencing do not seem to fit the effort and action you are applying. It can also occur whenever your actions are producing less and fewer results than you think they should. To deal with creative frustration I try to remember these guidelines:
* TAKE A BREAK. Simply walk away and come back to it later. Go outside - rest. The one thing about creativity is that it can’t (or shouldn't) be forced.
* GET PERSPECTIVE. The world isn’t going to end if you don’t reach your goal. Don’t allow yourself to get pigeon-holed (restricted) -- broaden your focus. If it’s meant to be, it will happen.
-- M.
Is it Time to FIX that Broken Record?
You’re not good enough only in your head. Here are a few pointers to get over your self-defeating attitude and move forward:
1. Recognize your negative voice as a 2-year-old’s tantrum.
2. Accept that some of your self-criticism may be true, but never let failure end the story.
3. Never just quit - always substitute - try something new.
4. Instead of planning to be perfect, plan to do better.
Source: M. Beck, “O” Editor
"
Old Arab"
Freelance Illustrations by Matt Katz
"Flying"
Illustrative by
Tom McKeith
IN-Box:
Submitted by Jan Kölling (jankolling@casema.nl) on Friday, March 26, 2010
"The pixel that constructs a digital image cannot touch it -- unlike paint".
Jan -- Interesting! What was the venue? What are your thoughts? Anyone? --M.
A Request:
Hey, can you help us maintain an account on “LinkedIn”? An international Facebook-like social network that's becoming quite popular. Ricardo, Aldolfo?? The more exposure for the digital arts the better. Let me know and thanks! -- M.
ARTIST CALLS:
MOCA is hosting the First Annual Digital Art Olympiad 2010, an international competition, exhibit and sale of fine digital art. Open to all digital artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work to a large international audience. For information see: Olympiad 2010
Call for Projects and Papers
QUOTE:
African proverb: “When spider webs unite they can tie up a lion.”
This page posted 29 March 2010
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