I have moved into new studio didn’t have to move far just across the corridor. I have set up house, it’s a bit messy which I am liking. So much more spacious and homely. It’s slightly warmer, though wearing, tights, jeans, 3 jumpers, t-shirt, Christmas socks, hiking boots, a hat, fingerless gloves and overalls for good measure. And still find myself occasionally straddling the heater. I am now a few feet physically closer to my flat meaning I can access my home wifi, result! (admittedly wifi’s a bit shit, nothing new there though). Basically loving new space and excited about starting a new body of work. I am going to become an art machine.
Painting today. When a painting is working (for me) I see myself. I recognise myself in the painting. Similar to when you recognise your own signature or reflection. A familiarity. I haven’t worked out if that is good or bad yet… That last bit looks a bit wacky written down.
