Unit 1 Assessment Feedback
Accompanied by a tasty first grade - bursting with juicy potential, one could say - here is my feedback translated into actionable questions, for myself:
“At the end of my official Central Saint Martins journey, I will have forged the right silhouette into which I can step into.”
Does this person already exist?
Are they already inside me bursting to find a way out?
‘Forge’ is a strong word, it suggests effort and a feeling of force and violence, bashing into shape. How might this contrast with a relaxed approach that seeks to trust my inner self more?
My reflective questions:
What would happen to me as an artist if I just let go, emptied my mind, and painted? Maybe deliberately using a 60cm household paint brush to mix things up in Lincoln!
What does Surrealism mean to me? Is it a style of painting or is it a belief system?
What is the difference between Surrealism and Female Surrealism? How does identifying as a Female Surrealist affect the way I make art?
My operational questions:
To what extent do all of my upcoming shows and exhibitions disrupt the time I need to create new artworks?
How do I see my exhibitions and the coordinating in relation to your art practice?
Can they coexist peacefully? How can I rethink my habits in order to create without always creating for a show?
Last but definitely not least:
Less product, more freedom. Less branding, more CHAOS!
Dig deep, find my purpose, improve my technique, then ask “what’s next?”
“Branding and business + energy and drive = produce results, with ideas wrapped in ideas all surrounded by a swirl of more ideas!”
Next:
Creation should be pure, untainted, and free from business goals
Visit artist studios, make a mess, try new things, enjoy scrap books and spend quiet time with unfinished drafts
Build on a depth of quiet considered exploration
