Dissertation results in

At last the agony of not knowing is over. I passed and with a good grade so I am very happy. Listen all you dyslexics out there. You might have to work twice as hard and the bibliography might drive you insane but with determination you can do it. I got an A grade. (a high or low one I don't know) but if I can do it after all these years ... it is worth the effort. I should mention that I did have some support.

I enjoyed my subject. 'How shrines relate to Contemporary Art Practice'. Now I can work on my degree show project without worrying.

My proposal for Le Havre nature reserve was not accepted. Somehow I am relieved as it would have been very close to the Whitstable Biennale which starts the day after our Private View on 30th May.
Note this diary date!

return to Rouen

A return to this magical Art College campus; 'L'ESADHaR'  in Rouen. This time to see, and to take down our work exhibited in the exhibition Cathedrals 1914-2014. Somewhat different from our brief historically but no worries! Mine was exhibit no 1. and I really liked the installation. A good antidote to a very fine exhibition at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Free and well worth a visit. A beautifully curated exhibition

 Entrance to the college above and below the campus

Below my small print

Below is a taste of this beautiful medieval town. Sadly this was bombed during the 2nd world war.

pre-degree show

It has been hectic trying to finish off things and move out of the studio space in preparation for setting up the degree show. As I am off to Rouen tomorrow early I had to clear my space by the end of the day. Luckily we can go into the studio to work during the holidays! Last week was also a week of experimentation and I am now excited about new ideas.

Also last week I found this beautiful woodpecker beside the road. It must have been hit by a passing vehicle. So sad. Perhaps will incorporate it into a shrine or make a shrine to it. But first I have to clean it out which I do not think that I have the time and courage to do at present.

Auction Results

We reached over £2,500 for the funding of our catalogue and degree show. The event was a great success but I was so busy I forgot to take photographs!

Sorry for the short post ...  a tweet really!

I will  hunt out a picture for later. Uni is manic. I have to start moving out of my studio on Wednesday to start the installation process for the degree show. Time is going too quickly!