Via (one of my fave bloggers) Ganzeer:
Not to sound pretentious or anything, but if you think about a temple or any place of worship, it's design will always have two chief concerns: a) Functionality, and b) Atmosphere...
Very practical decisions are made pertaining to seating arrangements, pedestal placement, so on and so forth, all of which have to do with the actual rituals and actions that need to be performed within such a religious space. Very functional stuff. And then, there's the stuff pertaining to atmospherics that might aid in creating a certain spiritual mood. Things like stained glass, murals, inscriptions, or the choice of incense.
It's probably a good idea to take these two chief concerns into consideration when setting up any artist's space as well. Except, rather than be shaped by religious motives, they are instead shaped by creative concerns. Everything needs to be designed as per the artist's functional needs, but the atmosphere must also be designed to inspire creativity. These two together will inform a workspace that will help an artist work seamlessly day in, day out.
I want to have a deep think about my studio at some point. I really like it, especially in terms of atmospherics, but the functionality is a bit...flabby? There's a bit too much in terms of art weaponry availably, and I don't even use most of it on a daily basis.
I think it needs economizing, but I need to set aside time for it. The biggest problem for me is my aging dying PC which needs a replacement at some point, but that's more of a money issue. Anyway. It's spring and I could do some cleaning.
Keeping it short today, more tomorrow!
Andrew Drilon / New York / 4.10.2022