Carrie Wardle: Nicolas Borriaud

Assignment #3
Questions, responses, and insights.

Question #1

If the present builds on the past, is it possible that no work of art is actually complete, but that it is simply waiting for the next artist to make their mark?

Question #2

On pg. 24, Borriaud writes about how we "never read a book the way its author would like us to." What about the increasingly popular audio book? Many are being read by actors who interject their own feelings into the story. Assuming these versions are approved by the author, is it possible to assume that this new form of "reading books" more accurately portrays the authors feelings and sentiments? If so, is it also possible that we lose our ability to interpret things for ourselves? Or, does it enhance the experience?

Question #3

In reference to Pierre Joseph's work Borriaud wrote "Joseph offers experimental objects, active products, and artworks that suggest new ways of apprehending the real and new types of investment in the art world." Could it be said that as artists it is our job not to simply create but to create new realities, perceptions, and give glimpses into other worlds?

Question #4

Is it possible the pictures of construction workers and movies shot in the projects, that Borriaud writes about, intrigue us because we don't make the time to know of other people’s lives, and realms, therefore, intriguing us because of our own ignorance? Or, is it not ignorance at all, but that there is more than one reality?

Question # 5

Last but not least Borriaud writes about how "these days we reside within an enormous image zone rather than in front of images." Many artists, myself included, rely on memories and images mentally gathered to generate their artwork. Where is the line crossed when you are simply ripping off someone else work? Is there a middle ground that could prevent copyright infringement, without draining an artist’s bank account? We can purchase stock photos and images online, is there a way to open music and art in this same way? Something that gives everyone access at a reasonable price?