Everything has changed!
It's four weeks since I worked my last shift in the cafe and already it's had a huge impact on my work … not only that but i feel like an artist again – rather than someone who, on a good week, manages to get to studio for a few hours. The strange thing is I've probably not been to the studio much more than before – but now I have time for all the other essential stuff, seeing shows, meeting artists, developing projects as well as being more relaxed about making work ….
What I've really enjoyed is having time with other artists and time for reflection. The studio feels more playful – last week I caught myself sitting back and smiling at something I'd made with bright ribbons, materials I'd have been far too stressed to allow myself a couple of months ago!
I don't always know what I'm doing now and that's ok, actually it's good!
