Tuesday, January 19, 2010

blog stupidity and journal book

January 19

Ok, so my excitement with the blog wore off when it would not turn up in a google search. My blog hates me. I changed the name. It is now weavingspace but it must by typed in only at the top of start page.

I was going to get a new book to alter because the one I chose has very thin paper but I decided I liked it and had some time to work on it today. I chose the Great Books of Western Civilization book on Locke, Hume and Berkelely. I thought it was fitting to use a book such as that representing the canon of western thought since we are exploring new ways to approach the traditional forms of art. Scribbling on great thinkers (dead white men) seemed like a good idea. I began to read some of it though and it was pretty interesting. Oh well. too late.

first thoughts




January 16-Our first workshop class was wonderful and passed too quickly. I am excited by all the possibilities for materials. I am a little stuck with my words. The most enticing of the three is "entering a space." The way that I am seeing this is that uncomfortable feeling that I get when entering a space that is unfamiliar. How to portray that in 2D is another story.

My mind has already jumped to the 3D and 4D projects but I am trying to contain myself. Breathe and let it happen. I am grateful to Robbyn's generosity in sharing her own work and techniques, especially the film. My painting is alot about making marks and looking at past marks made by others so it fits right in.


Ok so my first blog did not work out. Maybe it was the name. Trying again.