Nauman remains one of the most influential contemporary American artists. His innovative and provocative ideas are expressed in a wide range of media and materials, which makes it difficult to categorize his work as inhabiting a single style. Even throughout his sixties, he has continued to work primarily in sculpture and video, exploring language and the physical body with unusual themes based on animal and human body parts. He has influenced countless young artists, including the Young British Artists movement.

Nauman's work influences the work I would like to create for my final piece because he uses a vast range of media including film; which is something I am potentially interested in making as part of an installation piece. I am particularly interested in the style of film which is directed in the way of 'self discovery' or discovering and experimenting with things. I think this is an important aspect in all mediums of art and is definitely a subject to rely on if I create a short film.

Upon researching Nauman's other work, I was also attracted to his work involving text and enjoy the poetic charm I feel he has in his work. I feel it relates to mine and seems to be an interesting format to use neon lighting or some form of lighting incorporating words. I enjoy this style of work as well as Tracey Emin's 'neons', too.

Bruce Nauman at London's Hauser & Wirth gallery - Sexual positions brought to life in neon: