Today is a busy schedule. wildetect wilde-pede chair design and wildetect flybaby design improvements. and then several exams to set and then do some QJD design work. Maybe go for a surf if the north wind doesnt blow Muizenberg mountain away.
So a letter i have sent to a few design minded locals is below - will post the 2 wildetect designs later - The concept of a creative to have a sparkmyart or tartmyart process is what makes designers design to my mind. The wrinkled up critic eye cringe feed back process is afterwards. This either sparks or tarts ones creative work going forward. Abit of local is lekker or local is lank kaak.
The design minds creative conundrum.
This is the ramblings and exploration diatribe of an in ones own head artistic creative.
It is prudent for creative types to note. When one chooses a field of creative expression , one does so for reasons that do not involve needing stroking and validation from any external sources.
Because what one might find is that the energy you are looking for to spark your creative ideas and feel you need. Is not always forthcoming from those we are wanting it from. Having validation withheld is the greatest artists plight to try endure.
So the advise that resonates with anyone venturing into creative artistic fields of expression is.
People with hold that which we want the most. This is why a creative is duty bound to find that which they need, within themselves first. Before expecting to receive that energy from others. Its a creative self actualizing concept really. And there in lies the conundrum - Why do you do what you creatively do? For stroking or for passion. If your looking for accolades to further your creative ideals and skill. Then that sought after objective is not sustainable within a creative arena.
So a letter i have sent to a few design minded locals is below - will post the 2 wildetect designs later - The concept of a creative to have a sparkmyart or tartmyart process is what makes designers design to my mind. The wrinkled up critic eye cringe feed back process is afterwards. This either sparks or tarts ones creative work going forward. Abit of local is lekker or local is lank kaak.
Dear (highly esteemed local South African design creative)
Designing in South Africa is a big passion
for us as the wildetects – this email is abit of a "sparkmyart" exploration
process. Being a fringe creative myself –(ie very, very much on
the outside of any mainstream conceptual design trends) The wildetects have been working on a
portfolio of work which is a reflection or a visceral reaction really to living on an incredibly dynamic continent. Fauna, flora, socio economic, land, sea, air!!
The wildetect team have been kicking this fauvistic creative design idea can around for several years now and have gained mediocre local attention. A clap once, or it was someone hitting a fly. I heard it as a definite clap.
As all design minds feel about their work im sure, the wildetecture portfolio work has much merit. We are hoping it will speak for itself. If not, it will
quickly simply dissipate like the morning dew in the hot Karoo sun. Google wildetect,
wildetecture , erxell images for an idea of our work and architectural conceptual designs.
Not for the feint hearted we feel, but then living in Africa is for the bold really. Just ask an impala being chased across the Kalahari sands by a leopard. Well thats of course if it will give you an audience during its life or death struggle.
As a creative its ones mission to push on regardless of
contemporary or public opinion of ones work. Its really our lot in life to simply keep trying creative innovation to try spark curiosity. With what we
think are pearls but might really just be abit of "tartmyart". The concepts of
erxell and wildetecture are to our mind very South African inspired, Muizenberg, cape
town triggered. So check out our bio below. Let me know if it fits
into the local is lekker – or local is lank kaaak categories.
We will push on regardless really – abit of sparkmyart does help
– but since 2009 when we formally formed as a collective design crestive studio and before that 2005 – We have tried to remain authentic and very much as fringe creatives. With millions of hits (no kidding – we
have had huge traffic to our site and work) . But not really any local design
dialogue. Which is why designers and creatives conceptualise their future visions in the first place. Fortunately validation is not what pushes us forward. or we would be completely dead in the water. South Africa praises its students and learning institutes. But not really its artists trying to make a living as professionals in the deep trenches of life. We are left to guess if our artistic conceptual work touches an audience. Creative prolific output doesnt mean diddlysquat once you are in the harsh world of work. Outside the confines of the classroom environment.
The design minds creative conundrum.
This is the ramblings and exploration diatribe of an in ones own head artistic creative.
It is prudent for creative types to note. When one chooses a field of creative expression , one does so for reasons that do not involve needing stroking and validation from any external sources.
Because what one might find is that the energy you are looking for to spark your creative ideas and feel you need. Is not always forthcoming from those we are wanting it from. Having validation withheld is the greatest artists plight to try endure.
So the advise that resonates with anyone venturing into creative artistic fields of expression is.
People with hold that which we want the most. This is why a creative is duty bound to find that which they need, within themselves first. Before expecting to receive that energy from others. Its a creative self actualizing concept really. And there in lies the conundrum - Why do you do what you creatively do? For stroking or for passion. If your looking for accolades to further your creative ideals and skill. Then that sought after objective is not sustainable within a creative arena.
Self validation of what one wants to say through creative expression, this is key. Dance like you have never had a formal lesson but you have much to creatively express through your movements as a tool of conversation. If being creative is for your ego stroking you will wait much time before your asked to dance in the hallowed halls of those who control the Dance cards.
You must rather learn to dance in the street, nobody can stop you. Dance because you have passion to vent. Dance in the solitude of empty rain soaked city alleyways. Because creativity and artistic expression is owned and enjoyed by you first. Then you can share with anybody else who wants to watch. Generally your audience of appreciative onlookers will be very tiny at first. Perhaps just 1 person. Make sure you put on your best show. And dont worry about the artistic creative design panel that says you cant dance in the next round las vegas moegoes. Go to las vegas yourself and dance in the street there. Nobody can stop you. Dont let the bastardos drag you down.
Thats the spirit, now go break a leg.
