This is such a busy time of year. I try to keep the holidays simple. This year especially so. I am doing my first big installation and it needs to be done by early January 2019. The mail strike was cause for concern as a lot of supplies are being shipped. I believe most of them are in the country now so it shouldn't be long before they are all here. I am not a procrastinator and like to get things done right away so waiting for the supplies is kind of hard. On top of that, the glue I have used on a couple of things is not working properly. Having to redo them is not great. Yesterday I was asked for my artist statements. Did I say I am doing two different installations? I do not love to write artist statements. That is what has pushed me over the edge. I did manage to get one artist statement done. I then rewarded myself with splashing some paint around in my journal. It felt good to just play and I am totally fine with this page being kind of ugly and stressed looking.
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I understand! I have a show going up next week -- a collaboration with a friend and colleague -- and finally got my act together enough to write out the tags for each piece, and ensure they're all ready for hanging. I find that if I keep a 'supply' of Artist's Statements on hand, all I have to do is pull one up, revise as needed for the current show/exhibit/gallery, and go from there. Keeps the angst out of much of that! Wishing you calm -- and the speedy arrival of your supplies!
ReplyDeleteI like this website so much, saved to bookmarks.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely normal to be stressed out when working on TWO installations and the supplies are not coming in because of a postal strike!
ReplyDeleteDidn't Margaret have a great idea about Artists Statements?