Arranging as a Subtractive Process
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Arranging as a Subtractive Process
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With the extra layers removed, you may stand back and notice that the work is successful as it is, in its simplest form. Or you may feel that you want to restore certain elements. As long as you’re maintaining the integrity of the work, it’s a matter of personal preference.
Tharp calls her approach “the box.” Every time she begins a new project, she takes out a foldable file box and labels it with the name of the project,
If there’s any question as to whether an element serves the piece, it’s probably a good idea to let it go. Some artists get superstitious about removing aspects of a work, as if it will make the project evaporate before their eyes. So it’s worth remembering that anything taken away can always be put back later, if needed.
Pro tip: the Now + Would Like To bucket should be empty.