A lot of people work with what they know. This also rings true for Ann Hamilton. Hamilton grew up doing textile art, and this skill has leaked over into her career as an artist.
Materials such as textiles, fabric, organic material, and objects are among the media Hamilton uses to create her art. Words could also be considered part of this list since she sees words as materials to make art with as well.
Hamilton is very interested in both the spoken and written language and the relationship between each other. She melds this interest in some of her works by incorporating words, visuals of writings, and audio components. Hamilton's pieces are also heavily influenced by the senses, often switching what one sense is supposed to do with another in her art. It is also important to Hamilton how her works interact with the senses of her viewers.
Some of the Hamilton's pieces have an airy feel to them due to the natural way the fabrics she uses look and behave. The way Hamilton's works are presented also give a nostalgic factor to them, as if you were watching a home video or looking at personal snapshots.
Hamilton has expressed how she wants to make the invisible visible in a way that can be experienced. Through her works, I believe Hamilton has accomplished this.
Information provided by:
"Ann Hamilton." Art21. PBS, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2014.
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