Well, mid-year assessment has been and gone, and I don’t seem to have kept a very good record of the MA on this blog. Partly that’s because the course encourages us to keep a journal in the form of a blog with different sections, so for this reason, I have several interlinking blogs elsewhere. And partly, it’s because I find blogging horribly exposing. But still, it’s good to be outside your comfort zone and all, so…
I’m really impressed with the course, with the way that technology is being utilised to give us all a learning experience that is as close to possible to that of students physically attending school. Of course, there have been some hiccups with the technology, but on the whole, it is working well.
As the course has progressed, my confidence has increased. My practice is developing, I’m finding engaging with the other students and the tutors useful – and being an introvert it suits me well to interact virtually.
Ok, so that’s enough hiding behind other things. Boundaries: I have pushed some. In terms of my practice, I’ve moved away from safe drawings on paper. Or I’m starting to. Let’s not get too self-congratulatory. Subject matter: I’m finding more interesting ways to explore the things I want to explore. Avoiding the obvious, moving towards a degree of ambiguity. Courage: I’m here, aren’t I?
I’ve been thinking a bit about over- and under-statement. Finding the places in between. Not sure if I have found them yet.
And I’ve found interesting artists to look at: Alice Maher; Francis Upritchard; Mathilde Rosier (amongst others).
Now. My intention: to return weekly and write something that someone somewhere might find interesting. Let’s see.
