I'm not one for showing works in progress, even when the creative process is playing out perfectly. Over the past 3 months several elements have coalesced to generate work that I am thoroughly enjoying. I have a clear idea of where it's going, I am burning to spend all my available time in the studio (sadly that is not as much as I hope for) and when I am there, I am patient and thorough, taking each step calmly, honouring the details and savouring the build up.
The Octect Truss (above) is still central to my developments. I have also been revisiting some splendid dripping wax actions - reminicent of the VSC days - in another attempt to purge some latent emotion and free up inner space for increased joy in my life!
Two friends recently gave me their new CD's reminding me that we have a birthright and a duty to express ourselves in all our unabashed glory and pain using our innate intelligent creative potential to propel us forward and to share the fruits of our labour with family, friends, and neighbours. (Thank you Rick and Bru for these insights)
Surprisingly a dart of inspiration has come from regular walks via Norwich Cathedral where I have been undoubtedly influenced by the signature 'oxford blue' gloss paint all around the Cathedral grounds. My minimalist tastes are pervading in the application of this stunning hue with a leap of faith into monochromatic surface treatment.
Currently there are 3 or 4 new pieces taking shape in the studio and now the heat has quelled temperatures are no longer curdling my fresh coats of gloss paint. The well-spring of creative endeavours is flowing but each day I am held back by the aching desire to bring into being the four pieces I have already begun, and to do this with more care, attention and love than I have ever done before.
