Project longevity

 Project longevity   

20/01/25

I consider each of my projects to still be ongoing, they may have a final date for marking, but to me that’s just institutional box ticking. I am still leaf person, I’m still interested in the idea of the table self, get excited when I see pretty shadows or an unfamiliar road sign, so why should I cut that off? I like that I have the possibility to revisit old work and build on it. I have spent so much time on these projects it feels wrong to close the door on them, it’s like closing the door on a part of myself. This thinking could be present as I hold my work and practice to such a personal level, to me there is no divide between my art and personal life, instead they meld into one being, me. This can make the balance a little stressful at times, I find myself writing at the strangest of times, when I’m in the bath supposed to be relaxing or on the train. Despite this, I think it helps in being honest and fully present in the work. 

- Photo from primary Christmas party as leaf person, photo by Julian Hughes 

-Photo of pretty shadows I took at Christmas time