Hi Ashok and All,
This is written hurriedly on a train to London, thanks Juliette for this
discussion.
I like Ashok's use of the term residue for what I would call resultant
objects. Objects can be the result of a process-based artwork, or they can
serve to inform the process. Often objects become part of the instructions
for a work, indicating to performers or participants how they are meant to
engage or proceed. I like to think about how objects can have different
meanings or uses through the different stages of engagement with
process-based works.
Regards,
Victoria
On Monday, May 18, 2015, ashok mistry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear List,
> An interesting discussion, Just to stick my oar in... It is interesting
that some commentators refer to the 'object' that come from a process. In
my experience of experimenting with processes (especially when the finished
artwork is ephemeral) I prefer to think in terms of forming a 'residue'
rather than a object. I'm not trying to undermine the importance of a
'finished' artwork but, if the the focus of the endeavour is the process
rather than what it yields- the idea of residue opens up more scope for
exploring process in multilayer, non-linear terms. This idea comes from a
live artwork I'm currently developing that translates data through
different scenarios (starting with a twitter feed created by the audience
through to music and movement) edning up with a residue of data in the form
a print out onto a roll of paper. Too much emphasis on an end product can
lead to ornamentation of data used in the process. When one thinks of
residue, it can come from anywhere in a process, not necessarily the end.
It can be a by-product or leaks from within the process. It would be
interesting to know what curators think of a residue.
>
>
> Kind regards
>
> Ashok Mistry
> Artist
> 07968 977 820
> http://ashokdmistry.com
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