Tempus Fugit is an ongoing experiment in time/space management to maximize art-happiness.

A selection of the work created during the project organized chronologically, with on-going updates posted weekly in the blog section. 

Question:
 Can I manage my time and space to match more closely with my devotion* (to art in my case - no minor dependents here)? 
*Definition of devotion for this experiment - some might say "love" (cough, cough... Levinas :) ), but I like devotion - not only is it slightly less cheesy, but love, to me, on it's own, can be either active or passive, where as devotion is a form of love which necessitates action.  

Hypothesis: 
Happiness derives, in part, from aligning time/space expenditure with the object of  one's devotion. 
(Example, please...) Let's say that I commute an hour to work.  I don't like commuting, but I do it so that I can have a home with a yard for my offspring.  If I plant nice flowers in that yard and enjoy using it with my family, then my time expenditure matches my devotion to my family, and I can be happy with my commute time.  If I think of the yard as one more thing to take care of on the weekend, and no one really uses it anyway because the offspring really prefers video games anyway... then the space/time expenditure doesn't contribute to my devotion, and I'm unhappy.  

Structure:
: 10 phases, each corresponding to an art-life, time/space related principle.   Estimated time commitment - approximately 1 year, 2-6 weeks per phase. Documentation will occur at the outset of each phase, laying out the principle and goal, and at the conclusion, documenting the resulting artwork, evaluating success and/or failure and/or suggested modifications in adhering to the stated principle.

Methodology: 
If the ultimate goal is life-improvement through enactment of my devotion to art,  why is time/space management an appropriate approach?
Time and space management can be measured through quantifiable data whereas devotion is an action based on love, which is not concrete.  Therefore, the dedication of time and space will act as evidence which allowing one to deduce the presence of devotion, which is otherwise undocumentable.   

Goal: To create a new, coherent body of work of at least 20 pieces* which reflect my art-life principles.
*of course there will be more work than that, but, (spoiler) one of the phases will involve editing.

Phase 8 - facilitate a good choice (August - December 2015)

Phase 7 - a pause for listening and learning (June - August 2015)

Phase 6 - Each art-thing is a responsibility (January 2015 - May 2015 )

Phase 5 - Have the fortitude to try again (and again) (August 2014 -January  2015 )

Tatiana Klacsmann, Nocturne #1, mixed media collage, 26 x 20," 2014

Phase 4 - Block Printing Mini Project: 6 blocks a week for one month, 25 blocks total (!) (July 1 - August 1, 2014)

Phase 3 - Develop thoughtful algorithms (March 2014 - June 2014) 

Phase 2 Redux - Observe the laws of equivalent exchange (November 2013 - February 2014)

Phase 1 Redux - Appreciate and Develop Expertise (August -  Nov. 2013)

Phase 8 - Not All Time is the Same (find focus) (June - July 2013)

Tatiana Klacsmann, Terra Firma, 28 x 40," collage, part of Phase 8 (June 2013)

Phase 7 - Look for Patterns (then do something) (April - May 2013)

Phase 6 - start from what you know and build from there (or practice, practice, practice) (February - March, 2013)

Phase 5 - be brave, every decision involves loss (December - January 2013)

T. Klacsmann, (untitled), mixed media on panel, 24 x 48"

T.Klacsmann, Mini Salon, mixed media, 2013, 6.5 x 15

T. Klacsmann, (untitled), acrylic, charcoal, pastel, and ink on fabric, 2013, 24 x 18"

Phase 4 - acknowledge limits (November - December 2012)

Phase 3 - dwell in the house of possibility (October 2012)

Phase 2 - be prepared for good things (August - October 2012)
            2b - take time for meaningful rest and reflection
               2c - build to last
               2d - lay the foundation for giving

Phase 1 - do/make the work (July - August 2012)