Ljusfältet* got the go-ahead this week, which is both great and scary! The context is a little odd though – it is too complex to explain however I am a little nervous about how political the whole situation seems to be. I have decided to focus on making the best piece that I and as far as possible to leave the other discussions to those better able to deal with them.
A few trials in dark parks with flash lights (!) revealed that the piece is going to require considerably more lighting than I had imagined. The ‘space blankets’ are incredibly light reflective when light hits them directly however this will be difficult to achieve as they will be lying horizontally across the field. When I come back from London I need to make time to meet with the people who are providing the lighting for the evening. With it being a one-off outdoor event there is not the opportunity to test out different lighting options once the blankets are in place.
*Ljusfältet (Ljus=light and fält= field) actually translates to Bright Field rather than Light Field but I like the simplicity and the sound of the single word. This has also reminded me that nuances are important and that something that might sound good to the English ear might not be exactly what I mean!
Next week I hope to sign a contract that will change my status from being someone who rents a studio ‘second-hand’ to someone who shares a studio. This is a big step forward as it means that I become a full member of the artists’ association that is ‘wip:sthlm’. It also means that my place here is much more secure. I will be sharing with the artist who I currently sublet from. We have not spoken about exactly how we will divide up the space but I have started looking at renting storage space elsewhere! If for some reason sharing does not work out I am in a better position on the waiting list as an ‘existing member’.
As I have not yet heard anything back from my potential glitter contact here I am planning to take my largest suitcase to London so that I can buy a few kilos of it there. It makes really good economic sense to use my full baggage allowance – a considerable 23kg with British Airways! Now I do not have to feel guilty for flying with them rather than Ryanair!
The lack of glitter is frustrating but not as frustrating as the lack of time that I am currently experiencing. Between school and administrative side of maintaining my practice (writing applications etc) I have virtually no creative time at all. Once I have the glitter and right adhesive the actual hours required should be achievable. The thought of having some new work finished by the end of the year is a great incentive! Knowing that I have the option to study part-time next year is very exciting and is enough to make the current situation bearable.
I am so looking forward to the time when I can put art back in the centre of my life and hang the other stuff around it (and no the other way around) … 2014 looks good!
