For Thursday we divided our group to attend both workshops. I selected to attend the “Brush is a brush is a brush” workshop with Amber.
The workshop had us think of ways of making marks. Ignoring the traditional use of a pencil. We were encouraged to come up with ways that could utilise our whole body when making marks. So by using the collected materials broom handles, balloons, tape, gloves, feathers, sponges, string, and brushes we came together to repurpose these items into brushes.
The first brush created was the broom sponge. Using yarn to tie the foam over the end, the repurposed brush offered a wide range of movement. The brush required both hands on the handle providing more control of the stroke. The fluidity of the foam and paint left a solid thick mark that strained at the ends. Personally, this brush was my favourite to paint with as it was simple and the application was very satisfying.
Another brush created was using cardboard and taping brushes in the groves. Resulting in a claw of brushes. This left similar lines to the broom brush but repeated. We also used the square sponge to make a large bold stroke, and it was stamped. The wet paint eventually dripped down the paper.
I was able to test my groups idea of brush gloves. From previous findings the markers were not used efficiently. In the workshop I experimented by levelling the brush tips, which was successful. All five brushes casted marks on the paper, so this will be enforced in the gloves used for our chandelier.
Rebecca Horn
Rebecca Horn is a German artist, known for her body extensions, installation art, film making, and performative art. Her works explore the relationship between the human body and the environment.
The unique objects used in her creations are made for the purpose of her installations. These include violins, ladders, piano, feather fans, batons and huge funnels. Together these items contribute to build animated pieces that present ideas of mythical, historical and spiritual imagery.
Horn’s work is a constant development of one another. Possibly, due to the shared logic of all her work; breaking the distinction between space and time.
Bibliography
Paik, Sherry. “Rebecca Horn.” 2019. Accessed July 16, 2021. https://ocula.com/artists/rebecca-horn/
Sean Kelly. “Rebecca Horn.” Accessed July 16, 2021. https://www.skny.com/artists/rebecca-horn?view=slider#2