Preparing all my equipment and materials ready as I am looking forward to a great time in my studio tomorrow, it will be a big session of organising items for storage. And creating space for some works for the Open Studios for creating and exhibiting.
Having works to develop and work on during the next few weeks will be exciting and it will be reminding me it is not only about the tax, income and sales its about creating and investigating and preparing.
Tonight I created a work which is political and tacky placky playful with words as the political campaign occurs around this time leading up to many hopes, needs, and budgets met, though all about smear campaigns, deliciously tempting promises … much of what is said is just that, said..
As an Artist supporting Bob And Roberta Smith and all the Arts campaigners, prompting me to even consider putting myself forward!!! I strongly believe that Art is a necessary, its the best thing about Britain, without it there would be no business in Britain. Even Bankers invest in Art!!!! ALOT!!!
https://www.a-n.co.uk/resource/self-employment
#AllSchoolsShouldBeArtSchools
Arts are a vital part of learning and being creative. Its about not being afraid of what you have to offer and young people NEED that!!!
Awake at night its being full of hope and yes I am struggling with my cold, anyone who says its nothing knows very little. My body is battling an infection and I have been feeding my body good things to boost my immunity. The nights are peppered with tissues and chill, it is hard to rest due to coughing and sneezing. I am getting better, having company from friends like Amanda, my dearest Adam have spurred me on to boost my mood and that lovely warm company has strengthened me and reinforced my resilience.
Talking about resilience, I now have some focus and direction for my work. The course I am developing for presentations will be something that I hope will strengthen and revitalise many peoples’ development and skills. Strongly believing in the fact that everyone has something to offer the world and we all have a spectrum of inspired and experienced gems of knowledge.
Campaigns are at the core of my work, I do strongly support education for all, and of course to develop skills and prospects. Certainly I have been enabled by my study and this is an important part of my development and opportunities. I can confidently say that without the Degree in Fine Art and the lecturers’ support when days occurred where I was unable to stay for a full class I would not have achieved what I have done so far.
Below is a link to a campaign which is a great cause for Students, and future Students and Alumni.
https://www.facebook.com/thestudentassembly
Opportunities don’t just happen, you find, act, network, create, develop, take risks, be diverse, accept everyone as they are, encourage others, keep positive people around you and most of all reach out and accept assistance. And of course, offer assistance!
They phoned to say I didn’t get selected for formal interview :(
Time for putting Plan B into place!!!
It’s 15 years since my breakdown in hospital it was so severe they were preparing a place for permanent hospitalisation. Yup totally achieved loads and on my own merit and great education and being sociable and working extra hard becos of my disability and in the face of prejudice and bullying
:) proud LaLa
They loved both presentations they particularly liked my theme of wings and the only thing they were marking me down in was not including in the exhibition exhibits from the museum – I did intend to, I just didn’t put it in my presentation and it was an oversight
I think I have now freedom to do whatever I want and it made me realise that I am professional and I can achieve so much more
As my former Psychiatric Nurse embroidered a saying for me of:
‘Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday, and all is well’
I am finding it difficult to sleep… the interview for the Artist Ranger at Ipswich Museum is today!!!
Thankfully my presentation is complete as best can be. It will be me they judge and will want me to do well.
Sian, a friend I met who was a nurse on the ward I was in 15 years ago was my interview preparation and feedback.
Using my iPad I timed my presentation, yeah under 10 minutes each!!!
Now I really must go to bed and get ready for an exciting day ahead…. glass of red is helping to settle me and my cold (had the cold for 5 weeks now!)
Well I will update tomorrow here
Hopefully I get called back for the formal interview on Wednesday!!!! fingers x
I have been applying for many things, my TSOMB was not selected for the SMITHS ROW Open 2015. It was disappointing and it was not comfortable, but, maybe there is a different place for my work to be shown that it will suit better for the context.
In many ways I am making some progress with my Fine Art practice and I will be organising a project for Research and Development through Arts Council Funding.
The other day I saw a grant application for an artist to get funding for mentoring, I have a great idea for people who could mentor me and it will be something I could combine with the R&D.
For my practice, I have wanted to focus in on my own practice and being self-motivated for funding and now I have a clear idea of my practice and possibilities any application I make will have a defined and positive direction.
Where will I go from here? …. will keep posted!!
