So what else is new?
My next exhibition is coming up in September and I'm planning on contributing a piece based on their theme 'Hertfordshire Landscapes'. Well, loosely based on this... A lot of my recent work has been exploring my Hertfordshire village, inspired by the stories behind all the old buildings and churches. My take on the exhibition theme is looking at my landscape within Hertfordshire and what I see around me on my day to day. No meadows and watercolours for me, yawn.
I've made a start..inspired by the colours in the sky outside my lounge. It's nice being on the top floor, not only do I get a good view of my neighbours and their fascinating living habits, I am treated to a clear skyscape (more like cloudscape, am I right?!).
On my morning walk to work, I pass several ancient wooden doors which I never see open. I love to imagine the life behind them or who has been smuggled in. I spot windows and doors that were once used, clearly still visible where they have now been blocked up. Secret rooms and passage ways? Forgotten spaces? Window taxes, Daylight robbery.
Every brick tells a tale.
Right now, I'm working with a mix of materials which include mono-prints, magazines collage, photocopies of previous works, maps of the area and of course my fave, stitch.
I'm still playing with composition and gathering everything I want in the work, so stay tuned folks for the next instalment!