It would be a lie to say I am not frustrated by the incredibly slow speed of this project. The most challenging element, by far, is the glue. Yes, the same glue I had to extensively research and special order and have delivered at a snail's pace. This adhesive is turning out to be a little less than ideal (for me) as it takes hours to dry and requires being taped down. I am not accustom to working at anything less than a manic-like pace. This project requires an extreme amount of patience, which is not something I always have when creating art. I am often working on several tangential projects simultaneously, and it has been difficult at times to return day after day to the same work. Unlike when I can become blissfully engaged with the process, these last few weeks have really felt like work. I have realized that procrastination is self-induced anxiety.
It's at this point in the project that I start to think about authenticity.
Do I stick with this process even though it is much slower for the sake of staying true to the project? (Remember, the slow glue was chosen for its unique recyclable properties) Or, do I move to a quicker method, such as hot glue, and focus more on how the installation will look rather than the initial concept? I am suffering from a moral art dilemma.
It's at this point in the project that I start to think about authenticity.
Do I stick with this process even though it is much slower for the sake of staying true to the project? (Remember, the slow glue was chosen for its unique recyclable properties) Or, do I move to a quicker method, such as hot glue, and focus more on how the installation will look rather than the initial concept? I am suffering from a moral art dilemma.
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