Is the "I hate all of this" feeling the precursor to creating something new? Sometimes for me that exasperated, constricted, frustrated feeling means I'm ready for exploring new ideas, techniques or spaces.
Great piece of writing Jefferey. Loved the Floyd ref in your title too.
Common threads and connective tissue might be for history to perceive, rather than for the artist to worry much about? You’re just the conduit, producing something that only you can.
I have lost not necessarily my faith in my work, but the enthusiasm in pursuing certain projects. I am a photographer, and if I had to look for a reason for this (external reason, mind) it would be the ridiculous amount of bad and/or meaningless photography I am subjected to every day, on social media and occasionally in real life (exhibitions, workshops and the lot). Add to this the was art becomes increasingly relativized by the AI storm, and you have a pretty solid answer. How do I get back to work? I read art essays, I go back to my notebooks, I watch videos or movies that revolve around the theme of creativity and introspection. I am also aware that the ups and downs are normal steps of a regular life pattern, and I try to remember that being creative doesn't imply being prolific.
When was working on my grad school thesis, it felt that the previous three years led to that specific project. I'm not sure if that was "true" or if it was merely an overactive imagination drawing connections cause that's what human brains do.
As for my (non-architecture) work after college, I'm not sure. I see a dilettante who tries a lot of different things. I can't say anything I do is great, but I enjoy the process....and since my day job covers the bills and then some, I guess that's OK.
Isn't this really about you getting comfortable about the way you create work? Not the way you think you're supposed to create work. Or the way other people create work. But the way that actually works for you. Accepting yourself can set you free by getting you out of your own way.
Is the "I hate all of this" feeling the precursor to creating something new? Sometimes for me that exasperated, constricted, frustrated feeling means I'm ready for exploring new ideas, techniques or spaces.
Great piece of writing Jefferey. Loved the Floyd ref in your title too.
Common threads and connective tissue might be for history to perceive, rather than for the artist to worry much about? You’re just the conduit, producing something that only you can.
I have lost not necessarily my faith in my work, but the enthusiasm in pursuing certain projects. I am a photographer, and if I had to look for a reason for this (external reason, mind) it would be the ridiculous amount of bad and/or meaningless photography I am subjected to every day, on social media and occasionally in real life (exhibitions, workshops and the lot). Add to this the was art becomes increasingly relativized by the AI storm, and you have a pretty solid answer. How do I get back to work? I read art essays, I go back to my notebooks, I watch videos or movies that revolve around the theme of creativity and introspection. I am also aware that the ups and downs are normal steps of a regular life pattern, and I try to remember that being creative doesn't imply being prolific.
When was working on my grad school thesis, it felt that the previous three years led to that specific project. I'm not sure if that was "true" or if it was merely an overactive imagination drawing connections cause that's what human brains do.
As for my (non-architecture) work after college, I'm not sure. I see a dilettante who tries a lot of different things. I can't say anything I do is great, but I enjoy the process....and since my day job covers the bills and then some, I guess that's OK.
Isn't this really about you getting comfortable about the way you create work? Not the way you think you're supposed to create work. Or the way other people create work. But the way that actually works for you. Accepting yourself can set you free by getting you out of your own way.