GPP Crusade 14: Imaginary Friends-What's Your Inspiration?

I think the beauty of being an artist is that we are both the conduits and interpreters of energy. Working within these modalities, I have realized the fluidity of inspiration as it ebbs and flows carrying various faces and finger prints from all aspects of life; the evidence of our silent muse is our artwork. 

     With that being said, I have been rolling the question around in my mind: What is my inspiration? An immediate laundry list of who, what, where, and why came to mind. However, I couldn’t invoke the passions for each and every one once I took up my pen. I decided to focus on what inspires me currently- Texture.

     Over the holiday weekend, I was speaking to my aunt and she asked me why I layered my work with so many elements. Some artists like to create narratives in their work with words and images. For me, my narrative is in the surface through the interweaving of color, shape, medium, size, and arrangement. I want the tactile to speak in visual terms as the overall composition resonate an individual essence. The story is not only the blending of various elements, but the relationship between each one. I find inspiration in the process of watching these interactions   transpire beneath my hands as I add or subtract bits and piece where in the end, if I am lucky, a successful dialogue will occur and speak in a one voice.

     To read other Crusaders' inspiration, please visit the GPP Blog here.

Comments

[Michelle Ward]

Pilar - what a great theme for a Muse, texture! You entertain her very well and I'm sure she smiles on you daily. Your constant hommage to her must keep her very pleased, if not spoiled. Beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful post with the street team. xo

[barone]

I was wondering, just yesterday, what is the texture of truth? I think of the subtle texture of a fingerprint or the beautiful texture of Georgia O'keefe's face when she lived in her 80s, I think of the way memory sometimes leaves a ravaged texture, sometimes melting into tear stains...you are always thoughtful and inspiring. Be well...jodi barone

[leah]

gorgeous work! i especially love the piece with the hands. xox

[katie]

fascinating topic, and i texture, yes, you us so much through texture. LOVE the close-up near the bottom. you, YOU - rock!!
xox

[izabella]

I can only dream of layering like you do ;)

xo!!

[Chantal]

I really enjoyed this post Pilar! And I relate to what you said about artists being conduits and interpreters of energy. This has been my experience too. I so want to take part in Michelle's Crusades and was hoping the latest one would be the one... Let's just hope life gets less hectic from now on! :-)