I was in a studio at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in old town Alexandria Virginia, and there was a sign on the door, and several signs inside that simply said, "Please Touch the Art." The small gallery was filled with sculpture, most of it made from recycled materials, and handmade jewelry. The artist behind the counter, said, Please feel free to touch or pick up everything in the shop. This is art made to be seen and touched. Some pieces made sounds, I sure, if she could she would have them give off scents, or encourage you to taste them.
Food should not be the only art form that we experience with more than one or two senses. As I type this I can smell a loaf of bread baking, later I will feel chunks of it in my hands, and taste it, hear the crunch of the crust as I do.
Find ways to engage as many senses as you can with your art. We see, we hear, we smell, we feel, we taste, creativity and art can touch all of the senses.
Touching the art is wonderful. Imagine being able to make your way around all those classic marble sculptures with your hands.
ReplyDeleteCertain areas would get worn faster than others.
DeleteI love the idea of being able to touch the art; you experience it on a whole new level.
ReplyDeleteHow can I incorporate this into my work?
DeleteI agree!
ReplyDeleteMaybe textile arts.
DeleteInteresting.
ReplyDeleteI want art that I can smell.
DeleteI love "inverted" signs like that.... "Do Not Beware of The Dog", "Feel Free to Walk on the Grass", "Trespassers Will Not Be Prosecuted", "Please Feel Free to Feed the Animals" etc..
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DeleteI love your description of enjoying the art of baking bread. To me, that is truly and art.
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