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.
Do fundamental skills really need to come first? Or, instead of learning those, can we focus on why we’re doing in the first place?
With so many potential paintings, drawings, and ideas to make, how does anyone prioritise their precious time on Earth?
How does a culture of add-ons and upgrades effect how we make art?
Is it possible to trap ourselves into a ‘style’ or ‘type of work’ because it’s easier for the world to understand simplicity?
Is it possible that making marks on paper – either letters or lines – can help us navigate otherwise overwhelming decisions?
