Stepping Sprightly to Semester end!!

Hello - the tempo continues to increase - thought we would have a lull after Lightworks, but no it is still all go - with lots to do.  I found myself making lists!!!  How sad am I?   The Lightworks event went terrifically well - no doubt about it - sensational show.  If you missed it - TOUGH - make sure you dont next time and get those film bids in early!
The `Brainstorm` lecture on Friday 23rd with Chris went really well - some great suggestions came out of that and it was good to hear other opinions re work and sculpture for next year - we want more sculpture - more space and lots more people and things for them  to get involved with.  Also ideas re refreshments were chewed over. 

On the 24th - Saturday myself and Irene had volunteered to help at Abbey Walk Gallery, so we arrived at nearly 10am and made ourselves familiar with the works on show - lots to discuss and deliberate over - some beautiful work, and no wonder Picasso was such a womaniser - he was a bit of a hunk - dark and sultry!  Yes, the exhibition is well worth the look.  Of course the portrait of the very edgy looking Van Gogh (supposedly) was in prime position, but my favourite was the Degas` who was quite handsome also.  The painted self portrait of Picasso was a little difficult to photograph because of the protective frame - so a bit of reflection, and a bit me too.

We had a really good day with lots of visitors, and also a bonus for us was the chance to talk to resident artists about their work.  I would really recommend this gallery to anyone - its not snobbish or anything like it - so comfortable - and Gill and Elaine make everyone welcome.

My personal work this week has been centred around my installation for assessment at semester end, and tutorials, which were very encouraging - I feel so positive about the way in which this piece is taking me.  Third year students are buzzing - then puffing - sighing - then laughing!!  All though are looking good with their work and getting last minute tasks attended to.   My door is filling up now and maybe it will get even more so,as I still am getting promised more handles and knobs!  I will hope to come in next week at least twice as I want to ask Mike for some help with some of the difficult handles, and also discuss the hanging of my door.  Yesterday was exciting as on Tuesday I had a mould of my right hand made and then plaster poured into the mould, so it had to be revealed! - It was amazing, and I was so surprised that nearly all my hand is clear but there are some bits that need filing and tidying up - but I`ll work on them.  As there was some alginate left I thought it would be good to do some of the keys and try to integrate them into the door piece, we`ll see.

The pic shows but a few:   Keys are a very important piece of kit, especially in connection with a door, and can be quite symbolic in art, with regard to connotation, and inference.

Tomorrow, we have lectures in the morning then in the afternoon I have booked F01 to film my performance piece.  I`m hoping to be able to get it right in the first session of recording, with a little help from my friend Barrie.  I have a sound piece ready to play at the same time as the filming - just the rehearsals to do now!

So until next week - Buona Pasque tutti!