Axis tweeted the message below and it got me thinking...
Becky is testing us again! Anyone feel like answering whilst I have a think? RT @musehunter: @axisweb - question: what is an art practice?
My reply (restricted to 140 characters only) was :-
@axisweb Arts practice is, Engaged working through of an idea/ideas as a professional artists that is mindful of theory and/or the audience
At Revolving Gallery we insist on our artists having a practice and by this we mean they are engaged in something; when you look at there work you can tell it is their's. The reason for this is simple, when artists are engaged in one thread of work it makes all the work stronger. Some might say this is just self replication but this process shows passion in an idea or style and also helps them build a market which is good when investing in art.
Think of any famous or well know artists and you can probable tell someone what their 'practice' is. This in very simple terms goes back to 'jake of all trades, master of none' so an arts practice is a mastering of (in most cases) an idea. With this development of ideas also comes the homing of practical skills and all in all makes for strong and more professional artist.
Nathan
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Dear Nathan, Thanks so much for your answer to my question (I'm @musehunter) posted on Twitter. I'm going to write a blog post on it soon and it's great to read the well thought out view of a curator on this issue. I'm also thrilled that you're based in York, as I am doing postgraduate study there at the moment... I'm living with my partner in the USA (doing archival research) until mid-September, but then I will be back in York for at least 6 months. Would love to meet you and to possible help out in some way! http://beckyhunter.co.uk
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