In the event, I think the Triptych symposium went rather well. This was in part helped by Anna Green's calm questioning and a strange comfort that I was able to draw from the drawings on the wall. We stood either side of the three wall mounted pieces to deliver our dialogue, referring to each as we progressed through a series of points and quotes.
Over time I have realised that the only way to progress is to challenge oneself, however uncomfortable it may seem at the time. I listened to the radio the other day and heard a voice proclaiming that without tackling challenges head on there is potential for a growing sense of self doubt. Left unchecked, this can become totally limiting.Hopefully the symposim will keep my doubt at bay for a while at least.
American ramifications continue as I am starting to prepare a proposal requested by the Redhouse Gallery. There are several stories around the sighting of a redhouse ghost and I have been asked to suggest some ideas for a semi permanent work based around this subject. The Redhouse building is three stories high and has some interesting nooks and crannies so there's plenty of opportunity for some artistic apparitions. I'll keep you posted on developments
