In Conclusion . . .
As my Re:view bursary period comes to an end I feel incredibly grateful to a-n for this opportunity it has afforded myself and other artists. To receive a bursary that enables something as fundamentally valuable as advisory sessions with key arts individuals is inspired. To have that kind investment placed in you as an artist is incredibly encouraging and validating.
My bursary was used to pay for three advisory meetings with curator/gallerist Danielle Arnaud. The main conclusions I drew from these meetings were that:
1) My practice needs continuing exploration and experimentation to reach a point of clarity that is both personal and universal.
2) I need to be braver with my work. I need to take more risks, perhaps work on a larger scale, push boundaries of what I feel comfortable with and produce work that is truely ambitious.
To this end, and as a fitting conclusion to these meetings, I have taken a leap of faith with my practice. I have chosen to leave the comfort of my domestic studio space and invest in renting a 600sq ft light industrial unit. I have also invested in purchasing my own welding equipment. Together these will mean the scope to fabricate works on a scale not previously possible and I hope working in such a space will expand my thought process and result in ambitious and outstanding sculptures and installations. I am both nervous and excited at the start of this new chapter! Thank you a-n for your support in this process!
