Essay On Art Making Process

An ongoing research process is an important component within my practice, there are many factors that inform, influence and shape my art making process. Starting with a simple idea – the exploration of the human eye, the first line of inquiry is factual and scientific, as I begin to make works and write out ideas there is a simultaneous exploration in to art theory, looking at art movements and specific artists that relate to and influence my practice. Another factor that directly contributes to the outcomes and process of research for my practice is the institution of Massey University and the ways my peers and tutors influence my work as well as the perceptions around art today. This ongoing exploration contributes to and inspires a wider body of work and ultimately affects the overall art making process.

Scientific knowledge is a vital part of a research based project, it allows for a more grounded fact based practice from which more abstract ideas can emerge. (Sullivan, G. 2009). I started my current project through scientific inquiry into the biology of the human cranium. I found myself transfixed by the eye, its utter delicacy and complexity and the massive weight of sight it contained. I

The concept of reducing the amount of excess and loud expression and whittling something down to a basic shape is something that influenced my choice to make sculptures that all looked fairly uniform in shape and colour. Allowing these ideas from art movements of the past to inform some of the more theoretical aspects behind my work.

Anti-art/ auto destructive art derives from dada movement. Theories behind value of art questioning the pre-set notions of art as untouchable valuable etc. My work, having the audience destroy the work to express an example of fragility as well as evoking a response and involving the audience in the