Usefulness of Uselessness
Explore the concept of creating useless art projects as a means of professional and creative growth in this JSConf EU 2014 conference talk by Brad Bouse. Discover how embracing the creative process through iteration and experimentation can lead to unexpected insights and innovations. Learn why focusing solely on end results can be limiting, and how committing to uselessness can be a freeing and valuable experience. Examine real-world examples, including "Between Page and Screen" and "Glitch Booth," to understand the potential of seemingly purposeless projects. Gain inspiration from artists like Chuck Close and Sol LeWitt, and consider how their approaches can be applied to your own work. Delve into the idea of the "adjacent possible" and its relevance to creative endeavors. Challenge your perceptions of what constitutes valuable work and open yourself to new possibilities in your professional practice.