visual thinking and the self critique process
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A power point that I presented at the 2010 International Encaustic Art Advance in San Francisco, CA. about thoughts related to my abstract paintings.TRANSCRIPT
VISUAL THINKING
IEA Panel Discussion Sept. 24, 2010
what is visual thinking?
somewhere in between complete immersion in the work…
and the objective, self-critical state in which there is awareness of the viewer.
but also aware of the viewer and concerned with communication
being intuitive, subjective and deeply involved
a loop of observation and response, involving intuition and spontaneity, but also thought and self-criticism
my process
in my studio
techniques
process-oriented, looking for evocative leads
an eroded and aging surface, an old wall
sometimes just allowing the process to unfold
rapid, dramatic change is possible with cold wax medium
multiple panels also lead to constant changes during the process
focal points come late in the process
refinement and control of technique
buried technique, subtle shifts and nuances
going back and forth around a point that seems “just right”
visual thinking and self-critique…what am I aiming for?
my list of criteria
complexity
connection
tension
contrast
subdued energy
serenity
mystery
presence
authority
authenticity
innovative or adds to understanding of other work
has multiple aspects of meaning
inter-relationship of form and content
my self-critique criteria
complexityconnection tension contrastsubdued energy serenitymysterypresenceauthorityauthenticityinnovative , or adds to understanding of other workhas multiple aspects of meaningInter-relationship of form and content