Here are a few views of the nest on my studio wall. I can manipulate the form and make the nest fold over itself when I hang it against the wall. Compared to the idea that wire is rigid, I know the material’s ‘floppiness’. A bird nest in nature comes to mind—this form is solid […]
I want to describe a making day – making and listening to podcasts. (I am alone today, and my only other obligation is to keep the Aga stove going—I have no issue with this, as it also keeps me comfortable.) From around 8:15, I start working. I sit on a couch in front of the […]
Exercise 7: Cultural Ecology REFLECTIVE NOTES I prefer to consider how my peer support networks, artist engagement with the community, and opportunities in my own town/village could be useful. Harker writes “In its dictionary definition, ‘ecology’ refers to a branch of biology that deals with ‘the relations of organisms to one another and to their […]
Earlier this week, I prepared for a discussion with students in the OCA EU group. Unfortunately, due to technical issues on my side, I could not share my work. I decided to share it on the Grubby Hands Padlet as we are all in the Fine Arts cohort. I appreciate any feedback. Why nest-making? It […]
SELF-MANAGED ART PRACTICE Exercise 6: Part One follow-up 1 week – 4 week Dedicate time to making and developing further from your Part One practice work. How can you extend and develop this? What strategies are working / not working so well? What do you need to keep making? Make notes and a simple proposal […]
How will my nests connect with the theme of RASA (NGO art project where I work as a volunteer/facilitator) called Breath, Breathe and Winged Things during the Solo Studios exhibition planned for August 2024? The RASA exhibition will be curated by RASA founder and art curator Gerd Dierckx and Quientin du Plooy. This yearly exhibition […]
Online research AVA—The Association for Visual Arts is a non-profit, membership-based arts organisation that aims to advance and promote South African contemporary art and artists. Their office is in Cape Town, my nearest city. I registered as a member while doing this research. Bell’s Vireo,” by Rosamond Purcell. The bird has woven bits of newspaper […]
Building resilience It is important to look back at Part One and use the learning as a platform to continue. Exercise 1: Time for making (tasks/activities which are part of my practice and support my continuing development of knowledge, understanding and skills to sustain my practice-research) I have a few projects running simultaneously. Some involve […]
EXERCISE 6. Mapping your communities of care Reflecting on mapping out my communities of care: Networks GAPS in terms of SKILL I would like to learn more about basket weaving skills, as well as printing. I have connections with a local artist who do printing and must set up a first contact to discuss how […]
As I find myself at the intersection of drawing and weaving, questions arise about the intent of my work. Does it lead to a deeper integration of techniques or blur boundaries between mediums? My studies have propelled me to keep exploring, revealing that the process becomes a means to express intentions. Is this intellectual, practical, […]