Significance

I'm thinking quite a bit about the power of signifiers (i.e. labels, price tags, listings). Ultimately anything that quantifies your experience with an object has the power to determine your interaction with it. Maybe I need to read more about the Structuralists, but I think my brain is getting in the way of my art-making. Analysis and interpretation have taken over intuition and the tactile aspects of image making. Maybe instead of reading I should only make mud art for the next two months. Not only does it have cultural, political, and nutritional references built in, but it is also a cost-effective way to create … and fun for the whole family (i.e. me and my dog).