I have been prepping for my artist talk researching images of past work and the Manchester art scene. I always find that I need to start a fresh when putting together a new presentation. Selecting the right pieces to talk about and interweaving it with my current project is very much a creative process I enjoy doing. I got my printed banner back and I am really pleased with how it looks. Good graphic design always gives me a boost of confidence. Today I have been testing out colourful stickers, which will be used to fill in the crest. I thought this would be a nice way to engage people with the banner so they have a choice to either write on it or colour in.
A little good news I received on Thursday, I will be getting support from Lancashire Cakes that will be supplying me with free Eccles cakes. I wanted a traditional Manchester cake to give out as free samples for people who contribute to my research. I may have some more good news with support for my trip, however I am still waiting on confirmation. My family has been amazing and contributed money towards my material costs. Alongside the arty stuff I also have to plan taking everything I need for my 6-month-old baby. I really wanted to pack as light as possible but I think I will have to buy a bigger suitcase now the family has grown. During the residency my husband will be looking after baby Cassius and I can’t wait to have full days to focus on my project.
Even though I didn’t get ACE funding I am managing to get little bits of help which will get this project started. If I got my ACE application in sooner I could of amended a section and re-submitted but I have just run out of time, for this part anyway. However depending on the response I get in Finland I intend to re-apply when I get back.
