I’ve noticed that two exploratory pieces of work that I made during the MA2 Making Days 2017-18 already exist as fully realised pieces by other artists.
The matrix below shows the work that I made on the left hand side and the corresponding work that I came across.
Top right: Work by Dominic Bradnum
Bottom Right: Work by Tallur L.N.
I guess what this tells me is that you have to really go out there to find something that is quite unique and original. I thought my ideas were unique, but it is interesting to see that someone else has already been down that road.
To be honest, I wasn’t always entirely happy with the work that I produced on the making days for M2. The value was that I explored, took risks and went places that essentially guided me to the right places. The works above that I made were really just ideas, but I no longer feel the desire or need to pursue them further.
The first making day of MA3 I felt was a lot more fulfilling and there was a good discussion around the work that I made for it. So let’s hope the next making day is just as productive.