These are intense, absorbing, experiences, which initially demand a total physical and mental commitment. The first part creates the condition of work, the pace, channeling, automatic response, given momentum by the shared experience of the ‘group dynamic.
The second part sees the work building in layers through the response to a series of rapidly delivered instructions - first formal exploring the visual structure of the plane, then gradually become more personal, intimate and interpretive. The final stage is the direction the work is taken without instruction. The piece can be totally reconstructed, can break into several pieces, cross medias and locations.
This type of workshop isn’t an end itself but it is generally an opening up process and does allow the person engaged to consider option/directions and media connections that might not have been apparent before. Drawing is the engine that drives the workshop but many of the works turn into paintings, collages or even 3 D constructions.
Although the groups are mainly fine art students, many graphic design, architect, time based media and photography students have found the experience highly worthwhile.
Status: School Project
Location: Clemson, SC, US
My Role: Artist
Additional Credits: Clive King