Welcome to the dramatic world of my last few weeks.
My sincerest apologies for the lack of activity the past little while. I had a serious case of assignments coming out of my armpits. And we all know that one cannot write well while stressed.
Nothing cures stress better than an anniversary weekend spent drinking good coffee, eating fine food, and going go-karting. Happy 1st Anniversary to me (and hubby)! It's been a huge year but we made it. I love my man, no one makes me happier than he does.
In the spirit of wedding anniversaries, here are my three top tips for marriage. 1. Choose love every day. 2. Remember the HALT principle. If you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired... HALT before you say anything you'll regret ;) 3. Have fun, don't take little things too seriously.
You will have to bear with my eccentricities and stories along the way, as adventure and emergency seem to follow me... but back to the purpose of Leader Follower.
Finally, here it is, the beginning of that Linden walk through that I promised ages ago.
The following works I deemed to be not quite cutting edge but rather following trends or practicing skills and techniques innovated by artists of the past. I might even edit this blog in the future to include the artists and artworks I could recognise as having influenced these artists. No judgement here though as these works are by students who graduated from their degree last year. Really it makes me have more admiration for the two artists I consider to be stepping out from the flock in this exhibition.. but we'll leave that for another post.
Raymond Carter- Stripes 4 Black, 2014, Cloth tape on MDF
I might appreciate it as looking trendy in the home of someone with a greater appreciation for interior design then I, but as an exhibit in an art gallery, it just didn't hit the spot. I want my eye to be led somewhere, I want to go on a journey with you Raymond. It doesn't have to be emotional, it doesn't even have to be about anything, but it does have to DO something. I mean, Donald Judd's minimalist works are not philosophical or emotional, but I could gaze at them for hours in appreciation of his innovation. He changed art forever, though minimalist, they have that spark. Yes, Judd was influenced as we all are, but he was also an influencer and an innovator.
Julian Aubrey Smith:
Crafty, 2014
MT Space, 2013
Amanda's after Jeff, 2014
Julian Aubrey-Smith: Basis, 2013, oil and acrylic on canvas
I can actually really appreciate this work for the technical elements required to paint it. On technique Julian is nailing it, when you look at this in person whether near or far, it legitimately looks like cardboard stuck on canvas (it's actually oil and acrylic on canvas), but what it lacks is innovation. However, Picasso was a prodigy in terms of technique before he created his own style and became an innovator. I believe Julian has the potential for greatness, and in the next few years I hope we see him rise to it.
Stephanie Leigh- Feminine Flatpack (reclining), 2014, Enamel paint on marine plywood
Stephanie Leigh- Feminine Flatpack (yellow), 2014, Enamel paint on marine plywood
I've got to be honest, I really wasn't a fan of Stephanie Leigh's work to begin with... My attitude was "What's the big deal?" BUT my mind is changing the more I look at it. Every time I view it, I like it a bit more. I might come back to her work again, and do another critique once I have figured out where I stand. For now, Stephanie, thanks for intriguing me.
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That brings the first snapshot of 'honourable mentions' to a close, check back soon for the star/s of this exhibition in a bit more detail.
What have I learnt from the chaos of the last few weeks?
Never make a promise to post something "in the next 24 hours", you are just asking for things to go wrong. I'm not going to blame the little things, I'm going to take responsibility and try not to over-commit myself to an unrealistic time limit again. After all, this experience is about learning by throwing myself in the deep end, isn't it?
Amateur blog-writers, learn from my mistake.
Peace out and happy reading! More to come... soon.
I've got to be honest, I really wasn't a fan of Stephanie Leigh's work to begin with... My attitude was "What's the big deal?" BUT my mind is changing the more I look at it. Every time I view it, I like it a bit more. I might come back to her work again, and do another critique once I have figured out where I stand. For now, Stephanie, thanks for intriguing me.
...
That brings the first snapshot of 'honourable mentions' to a close, check back soon for the star/s of this exhibition in a bit more detail.
What have I learnt from the chaos of the last few weeks?
Never make a promise to post something "in the next 24 hours", you are just asking for things to go wrong. I'm not going to blame the little things, I'm going to take responsibility and try not to over-commit myself to an unrealistic time limit again. After all, this experience is about learning by throwing myself in the deep end, isn't it?
Amateur blog-writers, learn from my mistake.
Peace out and happy reading! More to come... soon.
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