Now for the studio, which has been a bloody mess since I took up assemblages and shrines. Tara and I were talking about all of the little bits of stuff one collects to make these that literally take up your living space. I have a problem with making a mess in my art work. I love to make messes, I love to clean them up. But with my present work load, there is more making mess, than cleaning and my family gets a little frustrated with me because of it. My husband also built this area in the garage and before the last screw was installed into the door, I had the whole thing covered up with JUNK. On Sunday, I stopped to clean, reorg, put things away, sweep up wood chips and sanding mess. I wish I could get over the guilt I always feel about making a mess...I would probably make more art, I even went to a therapist one time to deal with my little making a mess/not making a mess dilemma.
I cleaned the garage area, then cut all the framing at once for about 10 boxes. All ready to be glued and hammer together.
Turn away if you get queazy at the sight of real disorganized, filthy mess. The other studio spaces I see look so neat and organized. I am piling crap upon crap. My studio has seen cleaner days.
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I'm not far behind you. I live in a pretty small apartment, (I use this as my excuse) and there just isn't enough storage space... although this does have a benefit... I consume less, since there isn't a place to put things I might buy otherwise.
:)
Messy studio = fertile, alive!
Neat studio = stagnant, dead.
Just my opinion.
Is this a challenge for all of us to post a pic of their current "room"? Mine is a rival of yours. Maybe I should go snap a shot and see what you see in yours.
Oh, how I can relate to the make mess/clean up dilemma. But out of that mess you have a gorgeous piece. Buddha of the Sea is great. I love the way he's sitting atop those shells with the shell crown/hat. The name is perfect.
Okay, I posted mine at cooperschronicles.blogspot.com
Take a look, mine's worse than yours!
wow...this looks eerily familiar!
do you ever sleep? i love all the stuff you are doing.
evisual-voice, yes, I found that when I lived in an apartment I did buy less junk, but I still bought it!
chronicler, I LOVE you space, it looks famaliar with the sweet of of to-do piles
Jan, I agree (would you write a note to my mom ;)
Janet, I found a bag of sea urchin shells for a dollar, and felt like I had gone to heaven
Kelly, I do fall on the sofa every now and then ;)
I feel like these images should be framed out with a keyhole image. Getting a 'peek' at where the master works... LOL
Wow! I'm impressed by all the cool stuff you have! Your shrine looks so beautiful...I can totally understand how making such pieces also entails making a mess. Your studio is certainly evidence of your constant creativity:>
I'd be happy to write a note to your Mom if you'll write one to mine.
(Do we ever get rid of that little voice, real or imagined?)
oh the buddha of the sea is my favorite so far! i squealed with delight when i saw him. LOVE IT! (squeal - in a good way...not in a pig-like way...)
and another glimpse into your studio makes my quite happy as well.
Fantastic Buddha ... ah, makes me think fondly of Artfest ... also inspires to do some more work in my garage :)
You call THAT a mess? PAH! Amateur!
*LOL* I loved this post. It's funny to think of the mess that turns out such beautiful product, but that is the way of it - it was ever thus.
Think of it this way - a needlepoint or embroider can be an absolute inspiration, but the reverse side is frequently a tremendous mess, and we have to forgive it for the tangle that wrought such a lovely exterior. A great metaphor for life, that is.
Need I say I love the Buddah on the sea shells. Where does all this come from? You are like the universe, infinite in your ideas.
OMG...is that "your" garage Kim Carney?
Well, you musta been buzy!
I love your shell Buddha shrine, that is beautiful!
You have a Venus all wrapped up with Buddha there!
I want one!!!!
I better get over to see them before they are all sold to major art collectors!
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