I don't know that Spencer Finch's lecture was terribly informative to my own work, but I did think he gave a very interesting lecture. The way he goes about creating things that are derived from a single moment is very relevant to photography. He also doesn't seem to care too much about whether or not people understand the exact moment that he is communicating just so long as they can recognize a connection with the world around them.
Installation: Sky (Over Coney Island, November 26th, 2004, 12:47pm. Southwest view over the Cyclone.)
It was interesting how scientific his approach was. This is something that always fascinates me -- to combine science and mathematics with art is a great concept in that they are both completely opposite. The former is strict and rigid, regulated, where as the latter is very free flowing and organic. The marriage he creates between the two is uplifting and intriguing.
Mixed Media: Outer Space (25 Brightest Stars)
Another thing he'd mentioned that I thought really hit home was that the artist puts an idea into the work which is then decoded by the viewer. Time and time again I've mentioned how I don't want to impose my thoughts on my audience, I don't want to tell anyone what they need to think about something. If they'd like to know, that's fine, but ultimately it's going to be the audience who gives the work meaning, whether or not it's what I had in mind while the work was being made -- and I'm fine with that.
Photographs: One donut twelve times, twelve donuts one time
I would really love to experience one of Finch's installations. They seem like they would be very soothing and ethereal. I'd like to think that while I was experiencing it I would feel nostalgia and subconsciously know what he was trying to convey... of course I can't really say until I go and see the work in person.
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