The Language of Material in Your Creative Practice
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.
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.
