My process can be meditative and autonomous at times, allowing my mind to wander and organize ideas on a subliminal level that will eventually support the visual cues of a piece. I deliberately focus intention on the pallet, surface qualities, craftsmanship, and the content of a series when reflecting on my actions.
Failure and rejection have become an increasingly important aspect of my practice. The process of creation is often consuming and tedious, so I have been forcing myself to set up scenarios that will end in failure, which adds spontaneity to my practice and functions simply as a way to push what I know about paint as a material.
I value this randomness and fluctuation of how pigments can be suspended in varying bases because it allows for unexpected discoveries and optical effects that could never be produced intentionally. Each layer builds upon the last until the painting begins to manifest itself into a vessel for experience. I also spend my time researching, to see if what I am doing resonates with what has been done in the past and, most importantly, just observing through contemplation.
🖤 Annie