It’s a time of transition for me. Mixed Media for Textiles is in the wrap up stage. I don’t want to rush choices about medium term goals. In the interim I’ve decided to experiment with a life of following different strands, going to what interests me most at any time. However I like structure and want to hold myself to account. A weekly review of where I am, what I’ve been doing, feels a good discipline. It might make for boring blog posts, but it (potentially) suits my needs – so feel free to move on 🙂
Paper yarn project.
This idea comes from Ruth Hadlow’s workshop – trying an exercise for a month (25-Feb-2016). My brief to myself:
* use a piece of paper that comes to hand during the day;
* make yarn and incorporate into coiling;
* record – photograph, paper type.
- 20160401 envelope from super company
- 20160402 envelope and ticket – contemporary philosphers discuss contemporary art
- 20160403 real estate flier for house in street
No idea where if anywhere this will take me. The first two days were a simple flat round, with a little shaping beginning on day 3.
Lectures, exhibitions, performances

Mella Jaarsma
Dogwalk (in performance)

Benoît Lachambre
Reading
Multiple books on the go, depending on where I am.
Plus looking rather than reading – a new acquisition, on sale at MCA bookstore but still an indulgence –
Petzinger, R. and Rosen, B. (2006) EVA HESSE: CATALOGUE RAISONNE New Haven and London: Yale University Press
This is in two volumes, one painting, one sculpture. Very exciting to leaf through, watching development over time, the explorations with particular materials…
Sketchbook
Limited. Some bits and pieces related to Mixed Media for Textiles, so I’ll do a separate post on that.
It’s taken longer than I expected to write this up. Now I have a framework, it should go more easily once I settle into a rhythm. Most weeks aren’t so active.
Busy week!
whhhoa thats an impressive week. and a good idea with a write up.
A very unusual week! This week has been much quieter while I recover – I’m strangely lacking in energy 🙂
Good plan this round up. From here it is no small wonder you’re energy is down! You’ve been doing a lot in different directions and some endings without the security of next beginnings on the horizon.
Yes, it creates some stability for me. I expect it will refine over time, but hoping it will work a little like a day book, a resource to return to.