Sue Lily on wed 3 jul 96
"I know many artists who don't give a rat's ass about
beauty--never think of it and don't explore it. This includes me"
Nils, don't you ever comment, "That was a beautiful firing!" or "What a
beautiful surface" or "melt" or color, or shape? If not, what are the
comments you make to yourself as you unload the kiln?
Repeal the Salvage Rider,
Ms. Lily
lily@mind.net
Nils Lou on thu 4 jul 96
That's a good question, Sue, and as I think on it I might inadvertently
say "beautiful", but I think I am more likely to respond with " look at
that ash, or wow, see those flame wraps--and maybe most often --hmm,
interesting or as my wife points out my Eastern slur--innersting". The
point is while anything might be considered beautiful I don't seek it as
a functional aspect in my work. I am much more interested in the unique
interaction of shape, form color etc that combines whimsy, timelessness
and haptic character. Beauty happens, but usually inadvertently. Curious!
Thanks for the question. I hope I have answered it. Nils
On Wed, 3 Jul 1996, Sue Lily wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> "I know many artists who don't give a rat's ass about
> beauty--never think of it and don't explore it. This includes me"
>
> Nils, don't you ever comment, "That was a beautiful firing!" or "What a
> beautiful surface" or "melt" or color, or shape? If not, what are the
> comments you make to yourself as you unload the kiln?
>
> Repeal the Salvage Rider,
>
> Ms. Lily
> lily@mind.net
>
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