The reaction to 'The Residency' has already been a positive one, as a place to enjoy art and conversation in a safe environment is something many are looking for during the pandemic.
"I do appreciate how excited other people are about it," said Batch. "I am having a lot of fun. It's a different type of fun than what I would have considered fun when I was 20 or 25 years old. It's a fun that is intensely exhausting, but worthwhile. Exhausting in that I am happy to be fully devoted and both feet in to balancing life in a way that I don't' have to compartmentalize a work-life balance. I do what I do, and I enjoy it.
"This project is interesting. It's in motion. It's evolving. It's opened the door for other developers to look and be interested.
"With the gallery open I am around people who are asking questions about the artwork. It makes me realize I want to have an evening where I talk about how to look at art that allows you to relax. A lot of people look at art and are just trying to figure it out. You don't have to figure it out or know why you like it. You don't have to know anything. You can just sit there and let your eyes see and be with the experience. There are times I have been working on a painting and I am just looking at it and an hour passes, and another hour passes. That is an option that is available always. You can do that with anything at any time.
"I know there are some people who have gotten to relax by just looking at the art and that is special. If you are going to believe in something, believe in something that is encouraging that will help you."
For those who want to enjoy Batch's art and get some relaxation from it, 'The Residency' isn't the only place where it can be seen right now. He also has an art installation at the Pittsburgh International Airport on the Ticketing Level in the Landside Terminal. While it might be located at a hectic airport setting, the art allows people to slow down a little, take in something that has provided some peace during a stressful time.
"I know right now there are thousands of paintings in places and people are having these experiences which is a little part of the experience I am having," said Batch. "That is part of what is happening with all of us being alive together. Everybody is connected. With artwork that I make, it's my intention always to provide someone to be able to see my vibrant colors, fluorescent colors, bright colors you don't see often. Also, to share a simple message of encouragement. The airport is a cool place to have that where people are in a constant intersection of going places. The airport has been great. I am happy people are getting to see the artwork.
"Artwork can provide a moment of pause to be still, appreciate something and relax a little bit."
March 19, 2021 at 08:09PM
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