Today I was really early at location. Pressure is on. Tomorrow an unknown man with a huge machine will ask me what I want to do with this place.
Every idea that popped in my mind about where to balance the stones, how to do it, what it should accomplish etc seemed to directly be attacked by it's impossibilities. The stones and mirrors that I want to use have to deal with the elements: Wind from different directions and different speeds. Sun, which is moving. Rain that affects the sandy surface drastically. Background colours that have to be in contrast with the stones to be able to see them well etcetera etcetera. It was like being in a conversation with myself that constantly ended in a fight.
I went to the harbor where all the different stones that i can choose from are laying. I came to the conclusion that there was only one kind that I want to use, for both carrying and balancing reasons these were the best candidates.
This day was just another confirmation that I can't work effectively starting with just thoughts. I have to work with my hands and slowly creating the right conditions for a new work.
So.. I canceled the appointment with the unknown man. Tomorrow first we get the stones. Then I can really start working and putting things in context.

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