My background is in painting but in school in the sixties…
“My background is in painting but in school in the sixties, like many artists of that time, I believed that painting was dead. I began to work in collaboration with other artists in the creation of performances and installation works. Soon after, I started making video and photographic works and in the process became fascinated with the media itself. Before long I was setting things up just for the camera. In l970 I got a dog and he turned out to be very interested in video and photography as well.”
About This Quote
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He describes his shift from painting to collaborative performance, installation, and video, emphasizing fascination with the medium itself and even his dog’s interest in photography.
In simple terms: He moved from painting to video, becoming obsessed with the camera and media.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new media and let curiosity guide artistic evolution.
Themes
artistic evolution
media fascination
collaboration
animal inspiration
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
playful
Type
artist statement
personal narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- video installations
- photographic projects
- teaching art
- curatorial work
Key Concepts
interdisciplinary practice
media theory
creative curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does medium choice affect artistic message?
- What can animals teach us about perception?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the depth of traditional techniques while chasing novelty.