There's a strange sort of feeling about rearranging the department to make way for the degree show; something like a sort of mini-apocalypse, though probably far less threatening! We had a meeting with the tutors this morning, and surrounded by the sound of people from other courses busy pulling down screens, moving tables/lockers/work, hammering, drilling, etc etc. After the meeting I had a late breakfast in my soon-to-be ex-space, then got on with the last of the clearing. I'd done most of it towards the end of last week, including taking home all the cactus plants, to keep them safe while the heavy-duty clearing takes place.
I'd also taken home my miniature sculptures, which had increased greatly in number by the end of last week – something about the prospect of no longer having the studio space made me become rather productive! I seemed to be in the mood for making things, so I just went with it. It's decided that as well as the cactus/balloon installation, I will also have a space in which to show video work and my mini-sculptures. I see it as all being of equal importance, so I feel it all needs to be part of my contribution to the exhibition.
