Improv Works

Years ago I began to use improvisation as a way of making work.  I discovered that while working in an improvisational method the content of the piece would come through subconsciously.  While developing from a reaction or response to materials to finished work, this process could open the artwork to truth, and with purity.  The more I explored improvisation the more interesting things would develop in the work both physically in material and in the symbolic images.  Inspired by the results I introduced this into my teaching and discovered even more of the methods potential.  I called it "Improv Works”.  To define this method it would be to react to any material or object in the moment to create a sculpture without worry of the subject.  At anytime more material or made objects could be introduced to the project.  This simple moment of improv suddenly became a new set of variables to consider in the work.  This focus on the dialog or design happening between materials and forms can begin to reveal itself through the creation.  As a result of this method the subject of the work will become clear through a subconscious transfer.  At this moment of discovery then the finishing of the work can begin for final development.