Starting New

Studio Focus

·      Continue using reflective materials as surfaces or components to work

·      Explore “filler” objects in the world as my materials (Stuffing, foam, packing, etc.)

·      Start / continue using more nature in work

·      Combine paintings and sculptures

·      Use architecture to ‘naturally’ contain or disrupt pours

·      Think of body, connections, relationships, to suggest body in work without the use of the body itself

·      Collage ideas to get multiple pieces of a while

·      Consider working on back of paintings / plastics

·      Document viewer interaction with works

·      Document creation process of work

·      Push 3D aspects of work

Readings and Research

·      American Art -  Lynda Benglis

·      Whitney Biennial from past 10 years

·      Carnegie International from past 10 years

·      Frieze Magazine from past 10 years

·      Hammer Museum- Made in L.A.

·      Process based Artists

·      Sculpture Artists

·      Explore space and instillation

·      Research work on architecture

·      Site specific works

·      Explore artists who re-use materials

·      Explore 3D work / artists