Today two members of the congregation were cleaning the Church, brushing, dusting and hoovering. It was a noisy morning. I put up my table and laid out the books, pens, camera, sketchbook and continued to read about silence and plan the selection and order of extracts. I missed the quiet settledness of my usual Monday in the church.
For the lead up to Easter the choir figures and other ornaments have been veiled. This gives the place a different atmosphere, a Church in waiting.
Frances came in and kindly offered to help on the Open Afternoon on Saturday 11 April. It was useful to explain the arrangements so far, it clarified certain points and I could see better what still needed to be done. Continue the selection; practise and time the reading; assemble the objects; plan transport of large board; checklist; publicity.
A FERTILE PAUSE Saturday 11 April Open Afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pm view work made during the Residency – all are welcome.
Readings on Silence and Art and Nature 1.45pm for about half an hour. I will read extracts from writers on silence including Sara Maitland and George Prochnik. People will be asked to sign up or email me if they would like to come to this as there are limited places. The door will be open from 1.30pm but will be closed during the Reading. The Readings will be repeated at 4.30 – 5pm.
Next Monday will be the last of the Residency.
