Finally my hunt for contemporary art in Firenze has met with success. Charles Avery’s Onomatopoeia Part 1 has opened at the EX3 gallery. I’ve been to the space a few times before while I’ve been living in Firenze but preceding this exhibition I’ve found the space more interesting than the art that was displayed inside it. Don’t you find that working in the art world? Spaces become fascinating, empty shop fronts and office spaces intrigue and promise opportunity.
Seeing a well-curated interesting exhibition has really ignited my desire to show work as well as create, and it was interesting chatting to him about starting out as an artist. We talked about making the decision where to live as an artist, and though he felt strongly that London was the only valid choice for an artist I have no doubt Glasgow is the right place for me to live after this residency is over, it may be a bit chillier and wetter than Firenze, but it will satisfy my need for contemporary art in an art scene I know can feel apart of.
Here in Firenze my photographic projects exploring the antiques markets, natura morta and metamorphosis are developing positively. And though I felt scatty working on seperate projects I am beginning to feel like things are beginning to coalesce.
Nods to certain notions seem to be happening between the different projects, and seemingly separate under goings are beginning to weave together.
