I had the opportunity to work with artist Spenser Spratlin (of Spratlin Studios) to create a mini documentary delving into the thought process behind my initial ribbon installation, Pathway. Working with him was fantastic; Spenser made it easy to discuss, and the final documentary wonderfully showcases both the installation and concept. I really love how it all came together! You can view the documentary below, and view more Spratlin Studios
Wonderspaces Philly features a rotating exhibition of 14-16 immersive and/or interactive installation artworks. Of course I went to check it out, as I don’t often have the opportunity to specifically see installation work. There were many different types, in all different styles, from simply large scale, to projections, to interactive, to VR, and it was interesting to see the different styles on display. It was also a very useful research
I recently had the opportunity to visit Philly Magic Gardens for the first time, and while I had heard about it and seen some photos, I didn’t truly understand what it was until I went there myself. Philly Magic Gardens is an art installation, or more accurately an art environment, created by Isaiah Zagar and and his wife, Julia. It is an entire building, from yard, to basement, to roof,
Pathway is one of my largest and most complex projects to date, and I want to record the thought process that led to its creation. There were many different limitations, choices, and problems that affected the final result. (You can view the final installation in my portfolio) Pathway is an answer to a line of questioning that has been guiding the direction of my work in the past few years. I’m
I’ve always felt titling one’s work is very tricky; there’s so much to consider. Your own vision, if it suits the piece, how the title will impact viewers’ perception of the work. It can enlighten them or confuse them. Then there’s the even worse issue of having worked very hard to create something, completing it, and realizing you have no concept of what to call it. Most of the times
One thing I love about public art is that it has inherently interactive qualities. I recently witnessed this firsthand while helping with a local public art project painting flowerpots in the downtown area of a nearby city. Over the course of the several hours I was there painting, I had many interactions with various people; mostly passersby and people chatting with me while stopped at the traffic light. The very
“I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o’clock sharp.” ~ W. Somerset Maugham In recent years the idea of ‘being in it’ has come up for me again and again. There have been seasons in my life—not literal seasons, but spells of time—where I’ve had to prioritize different things. Sometimes it has been my art practice, sometimes it has been health, or work, or
I recently had the opportunity to guest on a podcast to discuss the work that I do on Movers Mindset. I spoke with Craig for the Podcaster Community Companion Podcast, a show about all things podcasting. You can learn more about the Podcaster Community and companion show in their forum. In the episode, we discuss what I do in my role as guest advocate for the Movers Mindset podcast. I
This is the Mirriam WEbster dictionary’s definition of ‘creativity.’ Personally I don’t find it helpful in actually explaining what creativity actually is or means to an artist. Even going beyond creativity to look up ‘creative’ leaves plenty to be desired. While objectively all of these definitions are true, I don’t think any of these definitions encompass or express what ‘being creative’ or ‘creativity’ can be. This is my take on
I recently went mountain biking with a friend of mine who is an avid cyclist, and has been taking me out and teaching me how to mountain bike. It’s been a blast, and a wonderful learning experience. There’s all of the intrigue and joy of learning something new, and satisfaction of progressing and getting better at it, but the thing that strikes me the most is the absolute joyful abandon