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| Know Nothing, RTomens, 2022 |
Yes, I've been collaging and here are three recent examples.
'But what about your process? Describe your practice!'
No. More importantly, have you ever become conscious of the act of walking? I did the other day, in Kentish Town, as I made my way towards a charity shop. Perhaps it was the coffee I had just drunk; my head was spinning a bit. That was probably down to both caffeine and the excitement of anticipating finding great books. Either way, I suddenly became aware of putting one foot in front of the other....the bio-mechanical process...the fact that I could do it without thinking yet there I was actually thinking about it, to the extent that I almost had to stop for fear of walking strangely (not that anyone would notice in Kentish Town because it's full of people doing strange things, looking strange too).
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| Days Apply, RTomens, 2022 |
Thinking a lot about the art you're making can, they say, create a kind of mental freeze up, although I wouldn't know, never having spent too long thinking whilst making. Yes, I know, it shows. But I believe in spontaneity, to some degree. Not too spontaneous, otherwise the results will usually be rubbish.
Reading Revolution In The Head by Ian MacDonald recently a passage describes how The Beatles favoured spontaneity for much of their musical life, only becoming more self-indulgent towards the end. He relates it to the nature of Pop music's rapid rotation (45rpm?) of ideas and sounds; the nowness of Pop. That makes sense. Perhaps I, unconsciously, also create in the same way, aside from displaying obvious Pop Art influences when working I want it finished quickly. Relatively quickly, of course. I hope I don't rush towards the finish and subsequently ruin what would have been better if I'd taken more time.
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| No Shape For A Girl, RTomens, 2022 |
Talking of time. My stomach is telling me it needs feeding. TTFN
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