Performance wasnt something that I intended to do. I was…
“Performance wasnt something that I intended to do. I was doing work that was about process, about the meaning of the making, trying to have a love-hate relationship with the object. I always feel safer if I can bring the viewer back to the making of it. I try to do that in a lot of different ways, by residue, by touch, by these processes that are basic to all of our lives...that people might relate to in terms of process, everyday activities- bathing, eating, etc.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The artist prioritizes process and material over conventional performance, seeking to connect viewers to everyday actions through tactile, residue-based methods.
In simple terms: Focus on making, not just the result.
Key Takeaway
Embrace process, let viewers see the making.
Themes
process
materiality
everyday life
viewer engagement
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
conceptual
process-oriented
When to use this quote
- gallery installations
- workshops
- public art
- educational programs
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
embodiment
relational aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emphasizing process change your perception of art?
- What everyday actions could become artistic material?
A Different Perspective
May be perceived as overly conceptual, limiting emotional resonance for some audiences.