Lori Leary on sat 9 sep 00
Diane Mead wrote:
>
> This brings to mind a correlation I see.
> The guys/ladies/everybody
> who has somewhat of a science background (and I am not necessarily
> saying the Physics doctorate--but a good bit of science) seem
> 1. more practical, with words and energy
> 2. more capable in art and lots of other places
> 3. better at understanding craftsmanship
Oh, I agree. And I think any previously gained experience and knowledge
can only help one's art making. I have truly benefited from my BSN (and
not just from the applied science courses). "Late entry artists" (as
mel calls them) have a lot to bring to the table: maturity, previously
gained knowledge, technical skills, empathy, self awareness, to name a
few...
Please, I am not knocking young art students, not at all. I can't speak
regarding them because I never WAS a young art student.
I just don't believe the saying that you can't teach an old dog new
tricks.....
you just build on top of the old ones.
Lori
happy to be back in school this fall....taking Drawing I and loving it.
lleary@sccoast.net
Pawleys Island, SC
Diane Mead wrote:
>
> This brings to mind a correlation I see.
> The guys/ladies/everybody
> who has somewhat of a science background (and I am not
> necessarily saying the Physics doctorate--but a good bit of science)
> seem
> 1. more practical, with words and energy
> 2. more capable in art and lots of other places
> 3. better at understanding craftsmanship
>
> Lately I have wanted to go back to school and get advanced degrees in
> chemical engineering so I can understand some of the stuff you guys know. it
> would take me dozens of years (so little science as an undergrad) and might
> not benefit my work that much.
>
> But the pseudo-battle I saw at UGA in the 70's (science vs art)
> has long been over for me. Part of this is having science-y friends. Part of
> it is knowing potters who are practical and have to know a good chunk of
> science to navigate their field.
>
> Art departments need to revamp and require painter/2-d (invisible from the
> side) people like me to take a heck of a lot of science. Now that I've
> reached middle age I don't have enough time to learn as much of it as I
> need, but I shall hobble along.
>
> Especially since I can surround myself with students who do ace chem and
> physics and calculus. Luckily I am in a position that they are willing and
> able to help.
>
> But I still need a better science background. i'd be a better artists for
> it! Craftsmanship benefits from knowing the blood and guts of it.
>
> diane
>
> >From: vince pitelka
> >Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
> >To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> >Subject: Re: Artist Statement
> >Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 19:29:30 -0500
> >
> > > The reason I listen to Clayart is due to the "artspeak" jargon that
> >plagues
> > > the 2-d world.
> >
> >Yes, the 2-d world is fraught with problems, the worst being that when
> >people turn sideways they dissappear.
> >
> >
> >OK, it was a bad joke.
> >- Vince
> >
> >Vince Pitelka
> >Home - vpitelka@dekalb.net
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> >
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