Well I’m certainly enjoying the show. From where I’m sitting it looks like this:
Bright light and 10 metres of space, make this room a wonderful impromptu gallery. I’m revelling in it. It’s amazing to be surrounded by the best of 3 years of work in progress. I feel exhilarated and motivated.
And here I am, exhilarated and motivated in front of a drawing of a woman’s right breast. I tried retaking the photo but then I just thought ach it’s fun, or funny, or irreverent, or whatever. Anyway, nudity versus clothed ‘modesty’ and female sexuality is a topic for another blog post. This post is to talk about the pop-up Open Studios I’m sitting in the middle of.
What’s it all for? I’ve had 12 visitors so far (strictly speaking 11 as 1 came back) over 2 days and I’m on the top floor of a busy coffee shop on the High Street. So it’s a bit frustrating and at times, feels rather like a vanity project. I had hoped that being part of a well publicised Art Trail, and in the catalogue and on the map, would cover the heavy lifting on the marketing front. Here’s hoping for a busier weekend, and here’s to a bit of social media elbow-grease - for what it’s worth.
Meantime.
Reasons to be cheerful 1, 2, 3
- Completion. Commitment to finishing pieces in time for the deadline.
- It gets me out of the house. Sad but true.
- Bonding with acquaintances who have made the effort to come to the show.
- Catch up with old friends who have made the effort to come to the show.
- Excitement and interest of the visitors.
- Feedback on technique and presentation.
- Seeing threads and connections in the work and feeling like it’s coming together.
- Making the work live and breathe.
Visitor Vibe
Anna from Devizes volunteered this feedback note which made me feel happy:
“Lovely to meet you! A very engaging experience both visually and orally with me firing questions at you. Thank you. I particularly like the colours and form of the large artwork by the door. Good luck with your exhibition.”
Thanks to Simon, who I know from the Salisbury Writing Circle, who came in and bought two badges - yay!
It would be lovely to see you at the show, open until end-of-play this Sunday 9 June 2024. Get the full details
2 comments
Thanks Tracy, lovely to hear from you. Yes it does feel good to contribute something to the community and offer inspiration where I’ve been inspired. x
I would be there but I’m overseas. We’ll done you, for putting yourself out there Frankie. Creative sharing counts!