Main speaker: Richard Cowie: How Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs were saved.
Secondary speaker: Nor'dzin Pamo, one of our members: Tangling.
Tangling
Nor'dzin explained that this art form has many names, such as constructive doodling, creative patterning, zen tangling. Different groups use different names, and also the various groups give names to the patterns used. Zentangle is perhaps the most popular and well-know group.
Some tangling groups have particular rules or approaches to this creativity. Some say that tangles should only ever be made in black ink on white paper. Others are happy with colour being employed. Some groups say that the artworks created should be abstract and never figurative – and then other groups are completely open about what is created. There is an emphasis on the meditative aspect of tangling for some people.
Nor'dzin expressed that she felt that having fun was the most important thing. She follows the rules of a group when creating with them, but does whatever she likes otherwise. The purpose of tangling is to enjoy creating. It is a relaxing and pleasurable pastime.
One principle of tangling that seems to be common to all groups, is that there is no such thing as a mistake. The creation of a tangle is a gradually developing process. Although it is inevitable that one has an idea in mind when applying the pen to the paper, if something doesn't go quite as intended, then it is an opportunity to change direction, an opportunity for a new idea. Tangles are always created in ink as part of this principle – they are not sketched out first and then 'tidied up'. The artists commits to the mark they are making as soon as the pen touches the paper. Pencil is only used for creating a basic frame and string as an opening for the tangle, and for shading. The frame and string are for inspiration and can be used—or ignored—as appropriate. The frame and string can be erased when wishes.
To end her presentation, Nor'dzin presented a short video of the process of a tangle made on her computer, followed by a slideshow of some of her work.
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