Aspirational Organization

Aspirational Organization

Sabler

by @StudioYorktown

The theme of this gallery, Aspirational Organization, describes an aesthetic affinity for artworks that are structured, ordered, and disciplined in their composition, bringing forward the struggles with and desire to exhibit more of these qualities.

This collection initiated this theme and was the catalyst for reflecting on my tastes and ability to communicate those preferences. The center set grid with blocks of varying colors and patterns resembles time blocking that is detailed and well-categorized. The meanings and categories change the more time I spend with the collection, but the desire to be more knowledgeable and aware - and organized in that pursuit - remains constant.

Mantle

by @xiiixiii

Across the different layouts, Mantle provides an organized shelf structure and sequencing while also breaking that order in some of the XL layouts. The geometric shapes that fill the shelf structure or float freeform with an oversized presence are varied and detailed.

Faux

by Landlines

Although I'm fascinated with the entire Faux collection, those with the Random Connections mode and Nearly Imperceptible Tremble captured me. The interconnected brush strokes, which can be found with small or really tiny strokes, form an incredible abstract representation of a system or network. Connecting multiple concepts, showing association, visualizing relation - these outputs spotlight what understanding looks like to me.

Mind docks sorting station

by nekropunk

Mind docks sorting station is such an incredible representation of what my mind feels like throughout the day. An incredible animated (and interactive) work immerses you in a world of muted tones and monotonous workflow of the containers on their routes. The user-initiated movements of the crane create a small radius of response as you explore this foggy brutalist environment.

The haze-soaked setting and assembly line movements reflect the drum of going through the motions. The whimsy of the paper airplane-like figures preserves the hope of something unexpected.

More than most, this collection speaks to me of focus and the tug of war to find balance. A million little things aligned nice and orderly, more prominent elements loosely aligned but telling a story, or a forced prioritization to focus on the critical few.

These random connections are dispersed throughout but combine to create the whole. Understanding often comes from drawing lines from unknown to known and seeing its shape.