It was interesting to go to this lecture because I am so used to lectures in which the concept is usually much more important than the design or visual quality. For Shunke though, the overall look of his products is what he is going for, over concept. His work can be described as process focused, relaxing, and design. To him the process of making his pieces is central to the outcome of his work. He told his audience that "when I'm making goblets I'm thinking about something else". Through doing this he says that is relaxes him and makes him less concerned with how the piece will come out, which means that he makes less mistakes because he is less tense. I find this could be an interesting approach to making my artwork, because I tend to run into a form of writers block due to my intent focus on trying to create good work.
The quote that stood out to me most was when he said that "the function of art is to remind us that what we see every day is beautiful". Although many of his works are design oriented rather than conceptual, he still pulls inspiration from every day life. He says the key is to "find beauty in the mundane". I find these ideas are central to the direction that my work is going in.
His piece that I find myself is so drawn to is his goblets that he makes for himself and for sale. These simple objects have such an interesting design element to them, and they become much more than something that one simply drinks out of.
My questions for Shunke were answered. My first question dealt with weather or not his goblets were used for aesthetic purposes or for conventional methods. To him they are more for aesthetics due to how to designs and crafts them but since he sells them through his business, they must be used to practical use. My next question asked if he considered himself a fine artist or a product designer. Although he uses his design skills to make a living, he sees himself as a fine artist first and foremost.
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