I had a bit of a stressful week but the studio kept me going! I think I am still suffering from the labyrinthitis as my world occaisionally goes a bit wooow.
Thursday evening there was an Art Space artist meeting discussing a number of issues. It was a first for me -interesting-a great group of artists in a mutually supportive and professional organisation and I feel so fortunate to be part of it.
Yesterday was flash group day-this is a peer group session which happens each month where artists at Art Space meet as a group to discuss work, proposals, applications-lots of things. The topic yesterday was to review the work that I have done so far. I was rather nervous as I am not keen on speaking in public and find it difficult to think on my feet. But I think for me it is always good to push myself and go out of my comfort zone-it keeps me on my toes and stops me from sitting back and stagnating. The session started at 1.30. I had planned to prepare in the morning-of course I have been thinking about it for a while but I wanted to go in and sort out the room and have a little time of quiet reflection. My plans were scuppered though as I spent the morning at the dentist having emergency work done!-Not the best preparation!!!
9 artists came along so it was a little crowded in the studio-especially as I have so many wet canvases in there. The work was discussed and I had some constructive comments and a lot of encouragement. It was suggested that the work was moved out into the gallery space so we could see the works in a less crowded space -this was especially helpful and I’m so glad we did this. Thanks Jeannie! I took the opportunity after the flash group meeting to photogragh some of the work in the space.
Another artist also discussed a work in her studio which was interesting and increased my understanding and appreciation of her work.
The flash group was a chance to have some feedback about my work-to see another artist’s work and studio and to get to know some of the Art Space members.
A friend from the MA called by on his way back from a PhD meeting in London-always good to see him and discuss work. We often meet when he is on route from London back to the IoW and watching the development of his work and the different directions the PhD is taking is interesting. At one point I was considering further study-don’t think it’s for me-certainly not at the moment.
Lots to think about after the Flash group-lots of decisions to make-lots of work to do-exciting stuff-just not enough hours in the day!!!
Off to London tomorrow to Tate Modern and the Paul Klee exhibition :o)
