So, i got a phone call yesterday from Nia at Safle in Cardiff.
I've been shortlisted for the Safle graduate award 2009. And i am thrilled! I felt such an achievement when i was told that i had been shortlisted for an interview on February 6th.
So now im looking out for a letter in the post explaining the details, should arrive after the new year.
I am so glad i applied. I look at my artist CV and automatically see how empty and unexperienced it is. But Catrin Webster said that it isnt empty and unexperienced, it is fresh and exciting. That there are perks in being a new artist, because everyones looking to discover the next big thing.
I also had a more than slight fear of rejection hanging over my head. Making the process of applying even harder, but Craig Wood gave me wise words of advise: "if you aren't what they are looking for then fuck it." It was following a conversation about adapting the art you 'send off' with applications. Making you fit what you think they want. Craig also mentioned that you don't always know what people are looking for, so its best to be as current as you can when sending images off.
I followed their advise and encouragement and i feel really good and positive about my future steps towards an artistic career. I can really see myself speeding up, these next few months are going to be a huge change in mindset. My lectures are going to have such an effect in my final development as a student.
Even if i don't receive the Safle graduate award, i already have gained a enforced enthusiasm towards applying to awards and competitions. But i'm going to give everything i've got towards the interview, its going to be amazing.
:-) yeah!
