I have been super busy at the moment, and  being able to get into the studio for some lengthy sessions has been a joy,  actually, rather funny too.  When asked what did I do at work today, I found it quite hilarious to show the results of my labours. Not convinced they really understood how much work it took to produce such a small outcome.

Anyway, I have found myself working up two new pieces concurrently, a most interesting process. This is quite unusual for me. My usual working methods finds me absorbed in one particular piece, and,  as is so often the case, ideas pop up whilst in this process, I generally just jot these down, quickly sketch these out and return to them when my brain is ready to explore them with vigour.

I find that this time, and I am sure that this is because the work production stage currently is somewhat laborious, my mind just wanted to wander away, skipping along various different paths and really didn’t want to stop exploring.

This is actually quite beneficial, as sometimes the struggle to stay present to a piece of work when the production is monotonous can be quite difficult.

So, I reached for the sketchbook, and again noted ideas, made quick sketches, but this time, that pixie part of the brain was having none of it. A record of an idea was just not good enough! Consequently, honouring this particular diversion, I am now working on two completely unrelated works at the same time (well almost simultaneously… would be interesting if I could actually produce one work in my left hand and the other in my right).

So here we have the other work in progress too… yes those pesky paper cups are back, and this time I understand why I was drawn to them… Watch this space!

So, I have been able to get to the studio a little more of late, which I can say, is a real joy!

Something has definitely shifted recently, and the impact on my work for me is very noticeable. I seem to have given myself permission just to create without questioning, and that really feels right. This has generated new paths and a slight redirection in approach.

Many developments in current works are occurring, including getting ridiculously over excited about my latest purchase.

I Love its worn, haphazard appearance, the sense of its history.  Absolutely perfect to complete an ongoing work.

I have today, spent the five hours marking out text on this little beauty. I am very excited about getting this piece to completion. Not long now I feel.

I have, noticing this quite unusual behaviour for me, that I have been working on three different pieces at the same time.

This one popped up, quite unexpectedly. It seems a bit of a diversion from the other work on the go, and yet rather delightfully, I have a sense of the connection and cohesion in my thinking.

Note: There are multiple ways of ‘reading’…this is a playful exploration of this idea.

And my little book cups (for want of a better term). I continue to experiment with these forms, and I continue to be  fascinated with the addition of water to the work, the impact on the reading of the work as it evolves over time, the shift of balance between object and residue.

I think these will grow into a larger piece that will become almost its own performative piece…

All I need is to find the right book for the work and the location to show this…