Vince Smith In The Studio
One of my favourite artists Giacometti expresses my vibe very well : "Artistically I am still a child with a whole life ahead of me to discover and create. I want something, but I won't know what it is until I succeed in doing it". He created in a small studio, as I do. I try to keep everything I need, when deep in my process, within reach.
Describe your creative process.
Naturally the beginning is just a notion of something, a fleeting idea. Following this I often go straight to sketching on the wood that will be the basis of the sculpture. Then, cut, sand, paint, assemble.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Kiefer - Giacometti - Klee - Kandinsky - Mark Bradford
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
For years I struggled trying to create the shapes/curves I desired, then I acquired a Band Saw !
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do your own thing - Be the most you , you can be.
Where do you go for inspiration?
My best ideas come to me in bed, just after waking. Seems to be the time when consciousness is not creating such a strong barrier to that flow of creativity.
What inspires you?
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
