I like taking note of things as I learn them. One of the new things I found is how physical artmaking can be!
My usual paintings sit under a metre in size. However, I was recently commissioned into a project four times larger than my usual artworks. I will be doing it on perspex sheets, which is also another first!
Yesterday, I had a two-metre perspex sheet cut into smaller pieces, so I hauled it to the vendor I initially ordered the sheets from. I then prepared the sheets I am going to use with a plastic primer and clear gesso on top.
As a 156cm long woman, I had to find a spot outside of our home to get this done. I was surprised how scale can change the way I work and engage with materials. I had to stretch my arms and legs more than my typical process. In between these steps, I had to check my blood sugar as it came crashing to dangerously low levels at some points during the day.
I have seen large-scale paintings from other artists in the past and now I am wondering how they ever get those done!
This is quite a new experience for me, and I am excited to complete this project. It’s amazing to find out that artmaking engages my mind, senses, emotions, and physicality. I feel more alive than ever now that my art practice has reached a certain level of consistency. More updates on this project to come!
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