Art & Ethics in the Internet Age by Matt Kizer Among many things, I […]
Article Type: Educational
How Do I Get Started?
I was recently working as a guest designer at Auburn, University in Alabama. As a part of a fairly casual conversation during a work-call onstage, an undergraduate set-design student by the name of Sarah asked me a very simple question: “How did you get started as a Set Designer?”
Art from Nothing
“Compromise” is a very ugly word for beginning artists. We don’t want to compromise our vision. This is true for designers, directors, and every other artist involved in the process. A great production team knows that if the collaboration is on the mark, nobody compromises. Instead of anyone giving up what they want, they can find a solution that satisfies the essence of everyone’s artistic vision. The result of good collaboration is greater than the sum of its parts.