Robert didn't feel that this work is more than just an exercise although I do see a number of them as finished, even if small. The only piece that stood out for him was the red "blood cell" one. Truthfully I don't feel as passionate or attached to these pieces as when I am constructing one of my narrative works because they originate from a strong experience or emotion. What I have gained is the experience of creating works based on form and color, not plotted out in advance, and mixing in other media. I experimented with firing in metal wire, rods, and screws and a few pieces have astro-turf glued on. I have played with using foam insulation as well. Mentioning that my work has a Baroque connection, Robert said it seemed more Rococo. I do see a connection to the flowing drapery, figures, and esthetic of painters such as Carracci, Rubens, and Caravaggio. The goal will be to find a way to draw from both ways of working to reach new ground. Unfortunately, I left feeling downbeat.
We have another meeting planned for mid-October. A few pieces are being sent through the kiln again. My studio is so cluttered; how I wish for a bigger space. Today I went down to the local hardware store and arranged for a moveable wall to be made so I can step back from my work and view it properly, even if it means opening the garage door and moving out on to the driveway. At least I should have a few more months of sunshine in CA. After my new wall is in place, I plan on spending some more time grouping these works as installations before plotting my next path.
Most pieces wall mount and vary in size from 8 to 15" with some smaller segments thrown in. (Sorry, color is not great.)
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