field trip reflection

On Thursday our class visited Anabliss graphic design firm and Hadley Hooper's exhibition and work space at Ironton Studios. At one I saw ordered linear grids and at another I saw organic lines which were both ordered yet at the same time natural. At both places these simple forms are used for communication; direct and evocative, purposeful and/or expressive. I observed splendidly used colors; muted, saturated, monotoned - all kinds. I witnessed passion and humility from the two principals. I discerned honed skills of analytical and intuitive thought.
I recognized my envy of metal, garden sculpture and a spacious studio filled with books, tools and a plethora of artmaking materials.