I began this blog at the beginning of 2010 as a kind of thinkdump for the process of being an artist and how it differs radically from my intentions, how domestic reality constantly interferes with the creative. In writing this blog I am trying to embrace these interstitial episodes as being the creative.

the links below are anxillary to this theme

http://wintodaylosetomorrow.blogspot.com/

http://ididntgetaroundtoit.blogspot.com/

Endgame (1957)

Nell: Nothing is funnier than unhappiness.
Nagg: Oh?
Nell: Yes, yes, it's the most comical thing in the world. And we laugh, we laugh, with a will, in the beginning. But it's always the same thing. Yes, it's like the funny story we have heard too often, we still find it funny, but we don't laugh any more.

Friday 29 July 2011

otolith

Thank you very much for your application.
It has been a very difficult decision process and I'm afraid that unfortunately you weren't successful on this occasion.

We wish you all the best with future projects,
Thanks again,

Louise, Anjalika and Kodwo

//The Otolith Group

Friday 22 July 2011

July and not such a failure

I've been busy.
I feel that I have shed my dependence on working only within a particular framework that is acceptable to the criteria set by my art degree and MA and declared statement which I think I have found very restricting. This emergence has not let to any miraculous output of work but I am happy with what I am making: I will have a small solo slot at the beginning of next year in a local space, I have been invited to review an exhibition, I am not totally invisible. I continue to apply for jobs.

LIVE DIY8

Dear Anna-Marya,

Thank you once again for your application for the ‘Liminal Bodies’ workshop. Due to a high number of applicants with very relevant practices to the themes tackled within the project, as well as a very limited capacity for the workshop, unfortunately I cannot offer you a place at this stage.

I would however like to offer you a reserve place, as this has been a very difficult decision because I found your application and images extremely interesting and feel you would be a great addition to the group. Please let me know if you would be happy to accept this reserve place on the workshop. If so, then I will be in touch as soon as possible if a place becomes available.

I am very glad to have been introduced to your practice. Please add me to your mailing list as I would love to experience your work firsthand.

Very best wishes,

Poppy