The Cork Street Open Exhibition was an eye opener. It was interesting to see other’s works and I don’t think that it is wrong to assume that the show was purely a commercial venture. I didn’t sell my work but it was great to have been able to attend the private view. I met a fantastic artist ? Linda Johns whose work was captivating. She had sculpted a full seated figure from green pine needles. Check out her website www.lindajohns.com.
I attended my interview at the prep school which I hope went well. I am yet to hear. They had one other candidate to interview and I expect to hear later on this week. I wonder ? does intelligence make a person a good teacher? What else is needed? Emotional intelligence, empathy, manners, together with a thorough knowledge of the subject matter must be there in order to deliver information to a class so that they can do their best. How can a teacher deliver a lesson when they are unsure of what it is they have to deliver? This is a question that I have asked of people lately. I would love to hear what anyone else has to say on this matter.
I am floundering a bit at the moment ? so many ideas but none on paper. I do not feel very inspired by my educational environment as I have set up a rather nice studio at home. This is something that must be overcome if I am to succeed in my BA. Do any other students get a bit like this? Is it because it is the final year and I am getting last year jitters? I have to pull my finger out and get on with some work.
