One of my necessities in life is to constantly be challenging myself for inspiration...to always surround myself with the things that I love. I found that by making art a part of my everyday routine, it would make even the most mundane task, subconsciously compelled.
I have an amazing mug collection, for starters (yes that is a Knoll MUG you see in the cabinet). It all began when Pippin and I consolidated our stuff and moved in with each other. I was the "all glassware must match" type, while Pippin had a very kitschy collection of forks, knives and mugs that had a personality of their own.
If personality equals character, and character is everything, then I wanted to draw that character out to the umpteenth degree by applying stylistic principles WAY below the surface.
Kitchen cabinets are a good way to start. One thing about this way of incorporating art into everyday life is that it is constantly being recreated. As the glasses get used, they are stacked and arranged next by color, style, to send out a message...The "just don't forget who's boss" mug you see is a running joke in the family. If the three year old sips juice from it or mama sips a red, don't mess, okay?
The plates may be in an every other sequence today, but tomorrow...perhaps orange orange stone stone stone?
No matter what, have fun with the stuff you love and if you don't love it, someone else will (halloooo Craigs list!).
