no leash, no lead

i know – i am all over the map – literally, figuratively, creatively. and in that way, this trip is exactly as i had hoped – allowing me to indulge in the diversity of experiences, to fling open the doors of possibilities and see what comes of it. i do admit though, with the constantly changing world around me,  there are moments when i doubt my ability to stay focused now on any particular track, and fear that my A.D.D. has finally taking hold of me.

but there have been many times in the past, particularly when preparing for a show, when i have used a choke-chain on my work – giving it a decided yank on the leash should it veer to the left or right.

this is not one of those times.

my first solar plate etching

i’ve posted an image from a workshop i took in wellington at the solander gallery on solar plate etching - my first foray into printmaking. i’m hooked, but must wait until i have the right tools to take this technique further. appeals to my abstract mark making side – working fast and loose and seeing what nature (the sun) will make of it.

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 Uncategorized

5 Comments to no leash, no lead

  1. Hey Amy, I love this solar plate etching.

    I see that you will go on to India next. How long will you stay there? Have you been before? I’ve been twice before, but not on an artist residency..that should be quite an experience. What a journey.

    2. Janice Mason Steeves on February 21st, 2010

  2. Oh Amy, Keep on keeping us inspired.. How cool something totally different and as usual, wonderful. I like it.

    3. Robin g on February 21st, 2010

  3. hi janice,
    yes i have been to india before, 20 years ago on a bicycle for 6 months! i’ll be there for a month this time, just south of delhi. looking forward to the color-fest after mostly green in new zealand ~

    4. amygclay on February 23rd, 2010

  4. Amy, I continue to be in awe of your work. The New Zealand magazine image collage is stunning with its blues and blacks and the spaces in between. Thank you.

    5. Monika on March 28th, 2010

  5. thanks for your comment monika – hoping to post some work from india very soon – funny but in the land of color t’s mostly all black and white!

    6. amygclay on March 28th, 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.