MultiMedia Artist?
I had a anon commentator on another blog (talking about knit graffiti) scoff at my mention that I was a multimedia artist when I stated I also used yarn as a medium to express myself (they said my claim of being a multimedia artist was a bit of a stretch). I had to wonder if they had either never visited my website or blog OR maybe just didn't know what a multimedia artist is.
So for those who may wonder a multimedia artist uses a combination of different materials, media, supports, to express themselves. I like the freedom to work between genres, disciplines, mediums, between fine art and craft, high art and low art and prefer not to work within traditional boundaries or accepted genres.
12 Pack Show
Reception went well and I want to thank those that came, to those who took the time to let me know what they think of my work, and my blog.
Thank You
On commissions
I had a difficult time trying to explain to someone last night why I don't do commissions and being nonplussed I might have come across as being flippant.
The truth is I find them difficult because I am no longer fulfilling my own need to express something, which is the core of how I work as an artist.
Simple as that really.
So for those who may wonder a multimedia artist uses a combination of different materials, media, supports, to express themselves. I like the freedom to work between genres, disciplines, mediums, between fine art and craft, high art and low art and prefer not to work within traditional boundaries or accepted genres.
12 Pack Show
Reception went well and I want to thank those that came, to those who took the time to let me know what they think of my work, and my blog.
Thank You
On commissions
I had a difficult time trying to explain to someone last night why I don't do commissions and being nonplussed I might have come across as being flippant.
The truth is I find them difficult because I am no longer fulfilling my own need to express something, which is the core of how I work as an artist.
Simple as that really.
Comments
Congratulations on the show. I'm glad it went well. I still hate that I missed it though it would have been a little bit of a trek to get there.
Yep. They must not have done their research. Just the 12 pack show alone speaks to multi-media art. Sounds like someone spoke before they knew what they were talking about.
Maybe the anonymity was covering up a little jealous artist elf somewhere out in blog land.
And then I just would like to ask said elf...What is wrong with yarn?
We had a nice crowd and it was fun.
Hiay Betsy, There is a special joy in each isn't there and it fits some internal need. I love the process of knitting or hand sewing, just as I love getting loast (as you say) in the pure act of painting. LOVE feathers, will have to come and see what you do with them.
I think multi-media is one of the most interesting and innovative artforms.
I made a new monster, come check him out. Love n stuff! BTW the word verification for this comment was (I am not kidding) hussies...LOL!
So glad your show was great... keep doing what you are doing!!!!
I wrote a comment yesterday and then the comment thingy went weird. So I will write again.
You are right. The term multimedia artist was used as a kind of synonym to mixed media artist in the past. However, the term multimedia artist has now been usurped by the technology crowd. Since it is commonly used to describe a techie type artist in today's society, this may be the reason why some may balk if used another way.
The YARN thing. I am not sure what the person with thinking in this case. However, it might have to do with the hierarchy of mediums from the past. Through the centuries there have been categories of high art and low art, fine art vs. utilitarian art, and the appropriate media associated with either. Anything related to utilitarian art is considered "low class" or of lesser value. These are prejudices handed down from generations of art history. It is also related to sexism. (Yarn is related to women’s work). These kinds of attitudes are not right, but they exist even in this day and age.
Anyway, I'm starting to waffle.
You know sheree I noticed that when I looked up the wiki entry for it. well hell, I am reclaiming it lol! I am a multimedia, mixed media, interstitial artist. frig that is too long a title LOL! Hell with it I am a jafa. Your assessment is spot on though.
It is a funny thing undaunted, but yes there are those that still cling to the antiquated notion of what yarn is supposed to be used for and by whom.
lol sally, now that would be fun, to tie to them to the tree with yarn, and have a knitted silence of the lambs mask on the face, hee hee evil grin.