In my post on October 9th I wrote about editing my life because of my health. Then my last post talked about organisation and time management. In fact, as I look back there have been several posts about this sort of thing. Yes, the work, but also in the way I go about it, and the “admin” of it. It has come initially out of a desire to streamline things so my energy is used in the right place, with the focus on the work.
So I find myself now, on the cusp of December, feeling that things are in order. I now have a pre-op appointment for my knee, hopefully followed closely by the knee replacement operation itself. Possibly in February or March. This has focussed the mind somewhat!
I have an exhibition space booked in the ground floor gallery at RBSA from the last week in February to the first week in April. I’m hoping that I can get an op date after the hanging, and before the take down. I can send in friends and family to do the take down if necessary, but I need to hang it myself.
I’ve also booked in to do an online course with writer Camilla Nelson, called Towards an Experimental Ecology of Line. My friend and fellow artist Helen Garbett is also doing it. I’m thinking that because it is online, and I have a friend by my side, I can do it while I recuperate, and if I have to miss anything, she will be able to fill in the gaps for me. I’m really excited reading the course outline. I think it will definitely have an effect on the work I am making, and plan to make.
So for the first time in many years, I go towards the end of the year feeling positive, and looking forward. This is often a grim time of year, for many people for many reasons. I’m looking forward very much to 2025!
