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Occasional Jottings

Autumn into winter 2024 – All Change

by | Oct 11, 2024 | Occasional Jottings

All Change

The spaces in which we work play a significant role in the work we make.

Very soon I’m moving to be closer to my beloved sea (North sea coast), but that move will mean a smaller and very different working space.

I’m looking forward to discovering how this will shape what I do. I can definitely imagine more of the collaged work onto cradled boards, and already have a range of these in different sizes prepped. Nothing more exciting than a blank surface waiting for marks!! And being within walking distance of the harbour at Southwold with its hard-working vibe and wonderful mess of colours and massed sea-going equipment forms is a truly invigorating thought.

Its also where I sea-swim all year round in the company of fun-loving adventurous friends. Quite a few pieces of work in the last couple of years have been inspired directly by this sometimes hair-raising, sometimes gloriously peaceful watery environment.

‘Safely out’
30cm Collage on board
(sold October 2024)

I’m looking forward to making a new nest, even if for some time that is amongst a lot of unpacked boxes!

I hope you will accompany me on this new phase of my life, to see what inspiration it brings.