Rinko Kawauchi

Let Me Holla At Beeman,

It's not about having the top of the line camera. Its about knowing who you are, what your art can comment on, and how the process can highlight and amplify the greater themes you want to articulate. Sure Kawauchi could just have stuck with film because it was unmatched in high quality but why not look into innovations. I think she made a realization that no matter what kind of camera you have or what equipment you have on hand, it's the artist behind the documentation that weaves the greater narrative not the freedom from the equipment. An artist does not need the best money can buy, the artist should be concerned about being able to analyze their process and concept to articulate the greater meaning. Hiding behind quality does not cover the holes in your concept. I believe in having a solid foundation of concept and then articulating certain faucets from that concept. Thinking this way has helped me to map my growth and learn from my mistakes. I might try and discuss in critique and figure out where someone is coming from, but I always try and make it a point to write five critical thoughts on my work for every two that illicit a response. This is how I work and think and breath and feel. Aesthetics vs Concept is just a silly debate to have at the end of the day. Im not going to change my mind, I am going to let my work show you why I believe I am right. I try too goddamn it.
-jorge