I just watched this video of Yayoi Kusama's interactive Obliteration Room, and I felt moved by how so many strangers came through this space to create something this beautiful. It's remarkably simple, and yet such an incredible installation. The piece speaks for itself. It also made me think about how, as artists, we are always faced with a blank white canvas or empty illustrator or photoshop document, whatever. It's intimidating at times. Cheesy I know, but we put down the first mark, and start to build something. May not be a masterpiece, and obviously everything we do can't be, but there's something to be said about process…enjoying the process of laying down one mark, and then another.

Since I thought I had never heard of Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, I began reading about her. I realized I had seen a ton of her work, even in our own city, just never knew who did it. One very familiar piece that I bet most of you would recognize is her sculpture, "Hymn of Life: Tulips," in Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard. I also remember seeing her serpent-like Louis Vuitton window displays around town this summer.

Kusama is extremely prolific with her work including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, fashion, etc. Her installations, shows, and partnerships are endless!! Who knows how this could tie into our brands, but wouldn't it be fun to have an interactive blank gallery like this?? Inviting buyers to just come in and make their mark, or a pop-up experience at a mall… there are endless possibilities when armed with a blank white canvas/space. And is it just me, or is her working crying out for a Fisher-Price partnership?!?!

Enjoy!!
Susan : )