Working 2000

“I don’t remember making this. Sometimes I remember making them…” – SMW. “I always wanted to be a writer. I never studied or anything, but I figure anyone who starts writing is a writer.” – SMW.

Rijksakademie Internal Open Studios – 07.09.20. “I think my work is super awkward and I’m proud of it.” – SMW.

Meeting 12.04.20. “How to be sensitive to this work? There should be a balance of knowing enough to know so as to not be generic (knowing too little) or leading (too much). A balance of distance, not an interview but an ongoing conversation/trust.” – MH.

“Even the conceptual parts are quite the effort.” – SMW. “There is quite some labour even in thinking around the archive.” – AC. “Almost like past lovers, or past friends, that you have to account for. That come back into your life.” – SMW.

MH & AC meeting – 29.03.21. “This matrix like balance of a perfect archive.” – AC. “The violence of the taxonomical…” – MH.

“The simple answer to archiving is that you survive.” – SMW. “Art too.” – AC.

Inventorying session + invited archivist (IA) meeting – 15.09.20: “Can I hold your art? (with my mandarine hands?).” – MH.

“We are still talking about fucking Michelangelo from 500 years ago, but the 70s are over?” – SMW. “I don’ t feel I need to change my body, but I feel like a brain drag.” – SMW.

“As far as I’m concerned, everyone’s an artist.” – SMW. “I want to take the time and listen to all of your voices.” – AC.

Rijksakademie Internal Open Studios – 07.09.20. “Does archiving sooth you? The fear or anxiety of losing something?” – Anon. “Not really. I like to give away.” – SMW.