Artists live a major part of their lives in studios – not in galleries. So it makes sense to be creative with the work area as much as with the art itself. One example of an interesting studio I recently discovered belongs to Kevin Schaefer. Kevin is in a building that houses several artists, allowing for great flexibility, and he really makes good use of the space.
Kevin hangs art from the ceiling and on the walls. He also has a giant video projection screen, a computer-based music synthesis system, skin-head drums, and bells. He makes masks, rattles, abstract paintings, composes music, videos, and 3-D collage/assemblage art. To top it all off, he has couches and chairs for guests.
What I like about this studio is that it is about creativity in general, rather than a specific art form. Is this the way your studio looks? Does your environment help your creativity?
