Revisiting a finished art piece to talk about the process is a weird thing. It's like trying to remember a dream you've had, and what happened first, what you felt, harder still, inspiration doesn't occur rationally, adhering to the laws of time and space.
The only thing that makes talking about a painting or drawing easier than a dream is the content of the art is a little like having a road map, but it's foggy out, and you have a terrible sense of direction.
For me, it's a matter of taking your time and retracing your steps through the things you do remember. The analogy of sharing the creative process is finding your way back to a hotel in a new city. Catching sight of a particular tree and recalling you made a left. A dilapidated building reminded you of a fleeting sense of sadness you had when you crossed the street to the other side. You grope your way home.
The video of me in the studio, talking about the development of this work can be seen by clicking the link below.
