Monday, June 1, 2009

Play and Art-making


How much do you play as you make art? What separation exists, if any, between playing and "serious" art making?


I am going to be focusing on the topic of play this year. I know that I want to play more in my artmaking. I feel a distinction, rightly or not, between "serious" topics that demand focus and intention, versus the times I pick up my body tattoo pens or other playthings and have no expectations.


I hope my exploration leads me to discover how I can integrate these two approaches that seem so different, or whether there is indeed a schizm between art for fun and art for purpose, message or meaning.


I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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