judi tavill...ceramic artist
blogs about life.... in and out of the studio
December 19, 2007
Maker vs. Artist
If you are reading this...are you a Maker vs. an Artist? I think especially during the holiday season we are constantly face with this issue and I am curious how others address it....
I'm both, I think. I like making stuff, and every so often I have some artistic insight. I tell you one thing though, I don't like cranking out work just to crank it out. I have to be inspired, motivated or something.
When there's lots of time and i can just sit and muse and let the clay tell me how it's going to come out -- it's the artist in me speaking. When time is limited or rushed, the maker materializes, making bowls, etc., striving for symmetry. Chae
Judi- Its nice to see you write thoughts down. You know how I am about Making vs. artist....always up in the air with me. I like your ripped stuff and what is coming from it...keep going! Happy holiday, jen
I'm both, I think. I like making stuff, and every so often I have some artistic insight. I tell you one thing though, I don't like cranking out work just to crank it out. I have to be inspired, motivated or something.
ReplyDeleteWhen there's lots of time and i can just sit and muse and let the clay tell me how it's going to come out -- it's the artist in me speaking.
ReplyDeleteWhen time is limited or rushed, the maker materializes, making bowls, etc., striving for symmetry.
Chae
great... keep 'em coming... I empathize with both of you... welcome chae!
ReplyDeleteJudi-
ReplyDeleteIts nice to see you write thoughts down. You know how I am about Making vs. artist....always up in the air with me.
I like your ripped stuff and what is coming from it...keep going!
Happy holiday, jen
thanks jen...the tray... didn't make it...big crack...
ReplyDeletehappy xmas!