I interviewed a classmate in order to practice writing an artist statement...this is written from the perspective of Dixon about his work.
Structure is my inspiration. I create focused on
functionality. If a piece of work exists simply for staring pleasure and
contemplation, then it is nothing more than a pile of clay.
Structure is essential. I spent much of my time during high
school in the studio. Second to ceramics, I focused on black and white
photography, inspired by the structure in nature. I avoided people at all
costs—too much emotion and inconsistency. My muse was outside, functional
structure and existence for survival. Soon this mindset permeated all aspects
of my art, and especially ceramics.
As I entered college, my schedule was functional. I decided
to study economics and structured my classes as a means to an end. EARN A
DEGREE. Realizing now that the end is imminent, I find myself back in the
studio, slab in hand, searching for structure. Processing each method, slabs
are the key to construction. Plan. Template. Cut. Slab. Assemble. Smooth. Dry.
Fire. Glaze. Fire. Use. If the planned functionality fails, redo.
Aesthetic design evades my concern. I am a minimalist. Clean
lines and smooth surfaces—every detail contributing to functionality.
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