One of the coolest things thats happened lately is getting some work up in UCS, thanks to the ever-so-generous Luku. In one of my final year subjects we have to do some "work experience" - which can mean pretty much anything (some people have go as far as teaching primary school kids, whereas James just opted for looking over some weirdo comic book guy's shoulder whilst he works)
So anyway, Rueben and I got the the chance to put somethings up in Luku's exhibition. It was a good feeling to have something I made in nice frames, and I felt pretty important walking around the place with my hammer and spirit level. I dont know why, but theres a certain amount of power you get from hammering things into someone else's wall. Heres some (bad phone camera) photos after putting things up:
My work hanging up:
Ruebens work hanging up:
Luku, the art machine's, work ready to be hung (mounted digital prints, and paintings):
Some more of his work hanging up:
The opening night was pretty darn good too (sorry no photos, I was busy running around talking to everyone) due to beers, lots of people, crazy Bollywood music, not too mention hypnotic projector picture power. It was pretty much the first time that anyones seen my art outside my family and peers, which is a really, really, weird feeling.
Now I just need to spend some time doing my work for this semester, which I admit I've neglected a fair bit. Since I've visiting James in the final year drawing studio, I've become ultra jealous of his situation:
1. They have a wall of windows, which brings awesome natural light, not too mention a nice view
2. Theres only like two of them in there- dont get me wrong, I like having people around me, but it can get distracting, and annoying, especially when intense concentration is required.
3. Drawing people - they can just draw whatever they want - If something looks crap, they can just paint over it, or erase it.
The final point made me decide to start experimenting with mixed media stuff over the top of printmaking, which brought a variety of results, but it was rad to loosen up a bit. I've decided as a printmaking major, Im only there to utilise the equipment and materials I want, because do enjoy making collagraphs, etchings, lithographs and screenprints. But at the same time I have no interest what so ever in the nerdier, boring aspects of printmaking, such as making editions, perfect registration, chin colle, book binding, etc..
Mixed media experiement/ Collab with James (they look better in life cause the crazy ass texture):
I've also started, believe it or not, thinking a bit, just a bit, about what I'm going to do next year. But I'll talk about that later. For now heres a picture of a wolf, and make sure to check back for updates to write down!
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