This painting, titiled "Probability", is an attempt to bring Grid Drawings to life on a larger scale. The surface of this painting is 4' by 4', and done with both acrylic and casein paints. The 'rules of engagement' for the composition are written on the back of the painting.
However, the rules for this particular piece are incomplete, due to a mistake made during the mapping of the grid which led to a mistake in the points that was difficult to dictate. The process of dealing with these mistakes and reconciling them with the final product was something that I was perhaps too distracted by to deal with on a rational basis. Because of this, there is a terse reference to a "fuck-up", and the written rules end there.
The experience taught me that there is a big difference between approaching a piece of paper and approaching an object that has already been an investment of time and money. The importance of the mindset...
Carly, this is your aunt Patti. I must confess that even after reading all of your blog I have little if any understanding of grid composition. Still,I sense your passion, see the beauty,and truly believe you will be a talent to be reckoned with. Each of us are given a purpose in this life. Few of us recognise our intended course and fewer still have the courage to travel this mapped path. Enjoy the journey.
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