When I was working in a science lab I hated "the process" it felt like such a struggle because of the pressure to not make mistakes (which is ultimately futile because mistakes are inevitable in any process). The artistic process is much easier for me to flow with--because there are no real "mistakes" to my mind anyway. I wonder how much of my struggle in the lab would have benefited from a mental reframing--or if there's just an inherent difference in the work we do for others vs the work we do for ourselves.
That's an excellent point. I think mindset plays a huge role regardless of who the work is for. I've lost track of the number of times I've gotten in my own way just with my fear of making mistakes and wanting to do things "right" from the start. Maybe it's about thinking about the process of experimentation (lab pun totally intended) as a way to generate ideas and new outcomes. When mistakes are treated negatively then it becomes harder to accept them and learn from them.
Reading this makes me realize I enjoy the process more than the outcome. Good read!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful work - and congratulations on your public presentation! Those are dreadful.
Thank you!
When I was working in a science lab I hated "the process" it felt like such a struggle because of the pressure to not make mistakes (which is ultimately futile because mistakes are inevitable in any process). The artistic process is much easier for me to flow with--because there are no real "mistakes" to my mind anyway. I wonder how much of my struggle in the lab would have benefited from a mental reframing--or if there's just an inherent difference in the work we do for others vs the work we do for ourselves.
That's an excellent point. I think mindset plays a huge role regardless of who the work is for. I've lost track of the number of times I've gotten in my own way just with my fear of making mistakes and wanting to do things "right" from the start. Maybe it's about thinking about the process of experimentation (lab pun totally intended) as a way to generate ideas and new outcomes. When mistakes are treated negatively then it becomes harder to accept them and learn from them.
Loved this, so thank you. And your paper houses project is wonderfully rich, no wonder you were passionate and engaging xx
Thank you!