Like so many of the artists I select for the AiR series, I not only liked Susan’s work—the range and diversity—but the enthusiasm she exuded about her art.
I met her at a local arts festival and we talked. She seemed interested in demonstrating her craft, but as in so many video demonstrations that I’ve done, talking about it, and doing it are two very different things.
I showed up at Susan’s studio (kind of carved out of a former garage (as many of my subjects work from)) and at the sight of the camera, Susan started having second thoughts (ie, she froze).
I assured her that I was here to document her craft, not her, but that did little to dispel her fears.
Finally, I asked her to set up the space where she’d be working: she lit the flame. I set up the camera to an extreme close-up of the flame. She “checked it out,” approved, and you see what I captured.
You’ll note that I don’t pan to her face until she’s well involved in constructing the pieces.
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