How do artists use sampling to reflect on the past/present/future of artmaking?
In reflecting on this question, we ultimately found sampling to be a dialogue between new and old, honoring the past and the multiplicity of people who have influenced any work by the time it enters the world. Sampling is fundamentally about experimentation and play, drawing first and foremost from the raw material of life itself.
Between music and fiber arts, sampling is a term with many artistic associations. Enclosed is a sampling of reflections on this topic, with contributions including artists working in sound, artificial intelligence, fiber and paper arts, publishing, and printmaking. We hope these pieces come together to create something bold and new!
