PATI HILL

“I SUPPOSE I SAW THESE SLEEK, BRUTE, MACHINE-MADE IMAGES AS BEING ART SUITABLE TO THE TIME WE ARE LIVING IN. A SIMPLE DIRECT MESSAGE FROM THE FOREFINGER THAT PRESSED THE BUTTON THAT PROPELLED THE MAGIC BAR THAT ILLUMINATED EVERY FILAMENT OF THE SUBJECT, AND I TRUSTED THIS MESSAGE EVENTUALLY TO COME CLEAR BY THE EVEN MORE DAZZLING LIGHT OF THE FUTURE TIME. “

After her successful modeling career came to and end and she had published five books and various short stories, Pati plunged into a new era of motherhood after having her only daughter.

She “quit writing in favor of housekeeping” and ultimately it was her proclivity for homemaking along with her fascination with details and objects that led her to start photocopying everyday objects before getting rid of them.

She began by simply bringing objects into copy shops and having attendants copy them for her, but soon she embraced making the photocopies herself, and eventually got a machine on loan from IBM installed directly into the family’s home.

Her personal acquisition of a machine meant she could use extra toner--even beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations--to achieve rich blacks and fine precision with each print.

Although Pati was knew to us as a group, her art inspired us to play. Many of us dusted off our scanners with a renewed enthusiasm. We had fun by simply placing objects on top of the glass, scanning, and seeing what sort of fun the unique perspective and sliver of depth of field would have on our everyday items.

Through play, and sharing our play, the innovations occurred. Play is the heart of it all.

Below you will see the group members’ responses to their personal creative calling for the month. We hope you enjoy and find your own inspiration.