There are distinct advantages of the digital medium over the physical one when it comes to art-making but there’s one feeling I can quite get from digital, no matter how much I try. With physical materials, I feel like I’m making a dent in the universe – the physical artefact a manipulation of the environment around me. With digital, it often feels like I’m just adding to the pile of space junk.
The preparation ritual
Can a piece of paper create more connection than a wifi-enabled digital device when it comes to art?
The other side of loss is opportunity
Loss is difficult; we often like what we had more than what we may have. But how do we know unless we make space for the new in our lives?
Consistent or resistant
Is my aversion to change about my wanting to be consistent? Or, am I actually being resistant and am I losing something because of that?
Critically unacclaimed
What do reviews really tell us about the work? Does it matter who’s reviewing?
Proper technique
If I’m learning a new art form, do I focus on technical correctness first or building an emotional connection with the medium?