Link to full podcast: https://soundcloud.com/heelhang/the-artists-circle-articulation
"Often in writing programs, articulation and clarity are more important than what you actually say."
-Etgar Keret
Prompt:
Articulation is something we have recently investigated in PERFORMANCE TOOLKIT, I’d like to discuss how that idea is evolving as we move forward with being more articulate in our work. Does finding clarity become easier or more natural? What are the challenges we face?
My Answer:
I face the same challenges that I assume most people do. I try to do too much. I have, in my mind, that each deliverable NEEDS certain elements, and while this may be mostly true, sometimes I get too caught up in the objective goals to be truly articulate in my delivery. It’s easy to let it get away from us, so we have to remain focused.
Thoughts and Actions:
Articulating our thoughts is an art - in any medium.
The art of articulation is a vital element for better human connection, and deeper understanding amongst each other, but often we don’t give it enough attention. Focusing more-so on the quality or originality of content.
I feel like I can’t repeat myself enough when I say that I really don’t think that content matters all that much. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t clear. Clear on your intent, your values, or your mission as an artist.
In speech, good articulation is the ability to make every sound and consonant clear, so that individual letters are not lost within words and they are sounded correctly. We can easily translate that idea to performance art, each movement needs to be clear so that they are not lost in greater sequences. Each movement matters. Each is an opportunity.
The basic idea as we evolve and grow as artists is to explore the nuances of artistic expression through the framing question of intentionality. We make our intentions very clear by being able to articulate our story.
How do we articulate as performance artists?
Practice internal clarity - be certain of your values and motivations
Be intentional - carefully craft your story or message
Refine your skills to best of your ability - develop adequate motor control
Be selective - give yourself space (time) to express each detail
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