RE: authentic space

Hey Steve,

Your decision to go with your intuition and shoot what you feel represents
the theme of 'authentic space' rather than stick to some rigid predefined
definition, I think was the right decision. As you mature as an artist...as
you become a more seasoned artist you'll learn that you have to trust your
gut. Even if it means breaking a rule or two or veering off onto a different
direction. You'll find that some very happy accidents will occur and that
your work will become a much more personal representation of yourself. Art
is about expressing oneself not pleasing an audience (although I wonder
going through some galleries).

I too find the topic of authentic space quite interesting, especially in a
North American context. There are so many non-authentic places that it is a
real challenge to define the authentic space. A whole series could be done
hunting down authentic spaces in Las Vegas. If you're interested in an
analysis of North Americans' obsession with trying to create authentic
spaces, I highly recommend an essay called Travels in Hyperreality by
Umberto Eco. It's in a book of essays by Eco called Travels in Hyperreality.
...But then again I guess this would be more theory.

Good luck with the project, and I hope you'll share your results with us.

Back to lurking...

-Will

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Received on Fri Nov 1 00:58:36 2002