mixing it up in NZ



mixing collage and maori-inspired tattooing


still cutting and pasting and drawing – from whatever references turn me on. cut up these earlier paintings, now trying them in different ways. i like the new incarnations and will keep coming back to these book pages altering and building up the complexity.


Sunday, January 24th, 2010 Uncategorized

2 Comments to mixing it up in NZ

  1. These works are really beautifull Amy! Every place has it’s own colours, images and admosphere. You really have managed to capture that in your own way!

    2. Leonie on January 25th, 2010

  2. thanks leonie – it’s hard not to be inspired on my travels – there’s beauty everywhere!

    3. amygclay on January 25th, 2010

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the project:
to live and work in various artist residencies around the world for at least one year, exploring differing cultures, landscapes and resources.

the proposal:
how does "place" impact the creative process? by living and working in a variety of cultures, and using mostly local materials and imagery, i look to capture the essence of the environment in the artwork that i do.

the hero's journey:
my long held interest in the archetype of the hero's journey, as explored by joseph campbell, in the context of the creative process, is the overarching structure of this project. considering each stage of the sacred journey, or pilgrimage, gives me courage and insight while continually pushing off from the shore into the unknown, both physically and creatively.