In this video, I explore the deeply personal nature of pursuing a creative practice—moving beyond ideals to examine the actual work. Through reflections on my own process, I touch on the experimental nature of creativity, the role of intuitive play, and how painting can act as a form of divination.
Key themes:
– The difference between conceptual play and thought-in-action
– How the "slow intellect" can get in the way of creative flow
– Art as a dialog — asking / receiving
– The studio as a laboratory for the transmutation of energy
Throughout, I share insights from my practice and invite you to consider your own relationship to creative inquiry.
Chapters:
00:00 – Pursuing a creative practice is (utterly) personal
01:00 – How I work
02:30 – Embracing the experimental – the long route
04:30 – Painting as a form of divination
05:00 – Getting in your own way: The slow intellect
05:20 – Conceptual play vs. thought in the act
06:10 – Creativity as a force of nature
07:15 – Poetic catalysts and creative triggers
07:45 – Seeding ideas: Dialog, receiving information, and asking questions
08:00 – The transmutation of energy in the studio
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