# 3 [3 September 2012]
Its nearly six in the morning and I have been awake for some time. This is the week before I start my final year at K College in Ashford, Kent. My mind is full of my dissertation and creative ideas not only do I have these things to ponder over but I am also taking part in an exhibition in London in four weeks time. This is giving me plenty of sleepless nights.
The forthcoming exhibition is called The Collective and once I have received the final invitation proof I will have a go posting it on this blog. We are six artists (all established apart from me!) whose talents range from abstract painting to photography and sculpture. This is my first big show outside my home county and to say that I am nervous would be something of an understatement!
Some of the artists that I will be showing with are listed below.
Maria de Haan who makes functional yet delicate tableware, she incorporates Japanese influences and inspirations from her travels abroad – check out her website www.noaceramics.com.
Sculptor Kim Francis started working as a jeweller and now sculpts beautiful naturalistic forms from marble, wood and ceramic – www.kimfrancis.com.
Brady and Clark’s bright abstract paintings are influenced by nature. They use paint in such an instinctive way that results in wondrous shapes and forms. www.bradyandclark.com.
Kimberly Thomas is an amazing illustrator who currently lives in Ibiza. Her work explores the beauty of line. Her website is currently under construction and I will add it another time.
Finally Tracey Taylor’s photography evokes a true feel of the island of Ibiza. As the official photographer of Ibiza Rocks she created some incredible images of the performers taking part in the festival. www.traceytaylorphotoart.com
As I become more familiar with the whole blog thing I will post some images! Now, the dissertation…
