surface work bpm 2024

MOVEMENT and TEMPO

 

Moving the paint mixture across the surface, aligning with the silence between the ticks of a metronome; to specific beats per minute, ranging from 30 BPM to 300 BPM, within the confines of a 2D surface area measuring 100x70cm.

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Concepts which are intrinsic to the work are:

 

movement | momentum | inertia | mass | velocity | acceleration | infinity | force | friction resistance motion | time | speed rest | space | pressure | weight | matter | intention | action | rhythm | tempo | push | pull | repetition | limitation | restriction.

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I categorize tempos, ranging from slow to fast, as 'knead', 'stroke', 'sweep', 'slice', 'strike' and 'attack'. In my work, movement and rhythm play crucial roles in sustaining a seamless continuity of tone. The concept of 'tempo rubato,' borrowed from Italian, reflects the flexible timing I use to maintain control. However, adhering to a strict beat imposes additional constraints and limitations. Through my preparatory explorations, I've noticed that as tempo increases, the manipulation of paint during pauses begins to synchronize with the beat. At 70 BPM, the distinction between moving during the silence and on the beat becomes blurred. At the extreme of 300 BPM, the pace is so rapid that my focus shifts entirely to maintaining stability and consistent pressure in my movements, making it difficult to discern any difference.

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THE PAINTINGS

 

Surface BPM. extremely slow (knead) at 30 BPM

Surface BPM. rather slow at (stroke) at 70 BPM 

Surface BPM. at ease (sweep) at 120 BPM

Surface BPM. heart-rate sweet spot (slice) at 150 BPM

Surface BPM. extremely fast (strike) at 220 BPM

Surface BPM. extremely fast (attack) at 300 BPM

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​METRONOME​​​

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