The Language of Material in Your Creative Practice

The Language of Material - Lauren Sauder

Throughout the month of June, things have progressed slowly in my studio. Most of the month I have placed my energy and focus on gathering my supplies into boxes as I prepare to move to a new state. The time I’ve spent processing through each material, supply, and pigment has gathered an array of thoughts on my studio practice.

The Language of Material - Lauren Sauder

Letting my materials sit on their own, isolated, and separated from all the noise, I gained a new respect for the language of my materials. They each vibrate with their own magic, a network I am still trying to navigate. 

Setting up a new studio space, I really want to focus on harnessing this stillness—the quiet conversations that radiate through my pigments. I want to give them room to breathe and a chance for me to interact with them in the most respectful way.

Taking these thoughts forward, I dream of a workspace where each supply has a purpose. There isn’t excess that I’m holding onto, but instead an intentional use for each material in my space. My studio space will carry a lightness, something gained from the purity of my materials.


Lauren Sauder Earth Pigments

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