On day three, I had some unexpected visitors! Dan Mohan, a local photographer, and his friend John, a local artist himself. The day started off with interesting conversations about the arts. There was topics of art history, photography, contemporary arts and how modern day has influenced the arts to the masses. I was given wonderful insight and even suggestions on the materials I'm using. Such as, hosta plants, rice paper and elephant ear leaves. I'm excited to experiment with these materials in the future.
In fact, I was given the gift of a Tiger Lily by a passerby! I'm allowing it to dry and perhaps use it for inspiration for my project.
For the past few days, I've found it tricky to engage the community in conversation about the arts. I wasn't sure how the public would react to the art box, but most seem to go about there business in a steadily fashion. I'm hoping to take advantage of the last two days (The church and arts festival) and try alternative ways to get others to interact with the art box. Perhaps I need to prompt questions to the public? or create a piece of artwork through pure suggestion of the public? Finding a solution to those who seem unaware of the art box project or timid.
I also completed another chalk art piece in front of Lili's Cafe. The weather has been kind, so perhaps the chalk art will still be there by morning. I've had some comments made about the chalk art. One person in particular had a great distaste for it. Much so, that he stopped his car, pulled over and told me "I don't want you chalking up
my sidewalk. And perhaps the people who owns the Cafe wouldn't appreciate the chalk!" Has upset has we was, I at least got someone to take a moment out of there day and make a comment about art!
I've continued to work on my project, this time adding more organic materials for collage. Using leaves as a surface. It's coming along nicely.
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