Artists at work: workspaces & processes

Based on the powerpoint we saw in class, it seems as though each artist has his or her own unique space. This space includes several different factors, which may reflect on the type of work the artist is creating, or on the artists personality. While some artists prefer to work in small, cramped, and cluttered spaces, other artists prefer neat, clean, and organized spaces. Some artists prefer to work in several different spaces, as their surroundings serve as their main inspiration. When comparing Alexander Calder's sculptures to his studio, I notice a direct relation between his obscurely shaped sculptures and the disheveled appearance of his studio. The picture of his studio is a small space with lots of large objects placed randomly throughout the room. Perhaps Calder creates such large and inconsistent sculptures because of the disorder within his workspace. 

However, Jamison Brousseau claims, "I have realized that my art needs to be more important than my surroundings. In other words, I need to be making it in some form or another no matter what the circumstances." Because Brousseau claims that he does not have one main work space, his art may not have the same consistency as artists that choose to work in only one location