I can certainly relate to the urge to touch ( or smell, or eat! ) the pieces we find very engaging. I have never questioned the practice of touching with our eyes and being moved to make something as wonderful as that piece or the next. Although I don't expect to start physically touching the surfaces but the thought is rich with mystery.
I'm so happy to see your review of Harold Gosney's work. He is much loved in the region by generations of would-be sculptors who find him an endlessly patient and inspiring mentor. He shows that, with thought and skill, great things can be made from whatever materials are to hand.
I am privileged to have him as a friend and have spent happy and crucial hours in his workshop. Amongst many, many technical skills I have learned from him is to ask "What would Harold do in this situation?". The answer is always to keep thinking and experimenting, knowing that the solution will eventually be found.
Oh wow! This is wonderful stuff to read, Lucy. Lucky you to have him as a mentor — I was thinking as I watched him talk how much knowledge and wisdom he has to offer younger artists. I’ll watch the video.
I can certainly relate to the urge to touch ( or smell, or eat! ) the pieces we find very engaging. I have never questioned the practice of touching with our eyes and being moved to make something as wonderful as that piece or the next. Although I don't expect to start physically touching the surfaces but the thought is rich with mystery.
I love your way of describing thoughts as rich in mystery when you’re touching with eyes. Yes! I also have the desire to get my tongue onto stuff! 😂
I got into trouble once for touching a Lucie Rie bowl, it was like I couldn't help myself, I just wanted to feel what she had felt.
It’s so hard to resist sometimes 😂
I'm so happy to see your review of Harold Gosney's work. He is much loved in the region by generations of would-be sculptors who find him an endlessly patient and inspiring mentor. He shows that, with thought and skill, great things can be made from whatever materials are to hand.
I am privileged to have him as a friend and have spent happy and crucial hours in his workshop. Amongst many, many technical skills I have learned from him is to ask "What would Harold do in this situation?". The answer is always to keep thinking and experimenting, knowing that the solution will eventually be found.
See also this film about Harold: https://youtu.be/Jr5nlwArkzc
Oh wow! This is wonderful stuff to read, Lucy. Lucky you to have him as a mentor — I was thinking as I watched him talk how much knowledge and wisdom he has to offer younger artists. I’ll watch the video.
Backpacking with that Gombrich text?! Oh, to be nineteen!
I know! Imagine that!
A deeply satisfying read- lots to think about as the year closes.
Thanks Effie 💥