So firstly, Swarez.
He is a London based, abstract expressionist painter who stated himself that he was heavily influenced by my "drip painting" techniques. Well, where should I start? When I first saw his paintings...they look like mine, here, have a look:
From what I know, like me, he paints them on the floor, dripping paint from spatulas, wooden spoons and such. Perhaps he enjoys the resistance of the hard surface and the feeling of full participation in the painting process as well. (or maybe he's just imitating me..). But the difference, as what I've discovered, seems more important. Swarez mentioned that he knows exactly what his works will turn out to be like before he start painting (or dripping, if you insists). Also from how he explains and interprets his own paintings, it seems that his every move is planned, every flick of wrist, every swish of stick is a deliberate movement. He reads too much into his process.
Of course, I do have a general notion of what I'm going to do and what the result will be like before starting too, it is not totally random splashes and dots of colors on the canvas. However, when I am in my painting, I am not aware of what I am doing. It is only after a short of ‘get acquainted’ period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well. I guess that with experience, it is easier to control the flow of paint to a great extent as well, I don't make accidents (though I deny the accident) anymore.
Also, unlike him, I don't explain my works, they came to existence because I had to paint it. Any attempt on my part to explain the inexplicably, could only destroy it. (another reason as to why my works are titled with numbers, unlike Swarez's).
Anyway, since this artist's aim was to translate my 'style', take my techniques and then make it his to 'carry on the flame', so as to say (he even has a work named after me. Apparently, it's suppose to depict a mixture of both mine and his techniques, to pay homage to me.. I think it shows his techniques more..). Good job to you, young man.
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| Samson September 2010 |
Of course, I do have a general notion of what I'm going to do and what the result will be like before starting too, it is not totally random splashes and dots of colors on the canvas. However, when I am in my painting, I am not aware of what I am doing. It is only after a short of ‘get acquainted’ period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well. I guess that with experience, it is easier to control the flow of paint to a great extent as well, I don't make accidents (though I deny the accident) anymore.
Also, unlike him, I don't explain my works, they came to existence because I had to paint it. Any attempt on my part to explain the inexplicably, could only destroy it. (another reason as to why my works are titled with numbers, unlike Swarez's).
Anyway, since this artist's aim was to translate my 'style', take my techniques and then make it his to 'carry on the flame', so as to say (he even has a work named after me. Apparently, it's suppose to depict a mixture of both mine and his techniques, to pay homage to me.. I think it shows his techniques more..). Good job to you, young man.
I'll sign off for now. Reuben is here to ask me out for a drink.
Link to Swarez's website: http://www.swarez.co.uk/
Link to Swarez's website: http://www.swarez.co.uk/
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