Year end musings
The last days of the year are upon us. I know the particular day on which the year changes is more than a little arbitrary but the culture of the year end is still strong. Re-assesment (and self-assessment for the self-employed!) pervades our thinking. And so this week I began giving away some of my artwork to family members as the start of some deck-clearing activity for the year to come. No more cyanotypes of lace and leaves or of anything else for the time being. A move to a smaller studio space means I have to focus on what I want to use it for - and that boils down to concept-based textile work and textile accessories. This year's concept project is in its early stages and involves textiles, maths and biology - no more to say until the research is underway in January. The wearable part of my work will continue to explore the continuum from necklace to scarf to wrap to jacket. I anticipate some larger felt pieces coming out of this ...
