Working in three dimensions provides me with the opportunity to develop concepts that may gradually unfold rather than be seen all at once; something that the viewer can react with spatially and allow the meaning to develop. There is no set pattern to my approach: the ideas may develop into 2D or 3D at the sketch/concept stage, or a form will develop into three dimensions during the making. Although I usually have a finished piece in mind at the outset, this often changes or evolves during the making. The process is organic and, probably because it is slow, may be subject to variation and modification as it develops. I tend not to stick to a plan, and will change direction if something throws itself into my path. However, if the concept is 3D from the outset, I will have to plan ahead so that the structure works when taken off the frame or loom. Even this is subject to serendipity, because sometimes things do not turn out as intended and I have to undo and redo, or, if I'm really lucky, I can make it work with small adjustments. In some cases (the worst kind) pieces just don't work when put together and have to be abandoned. This can happen whether it's 2D or 3D and also whether it is planned or has developed organically.
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