The title is pretty much the story of my creative life this week.
I taught the Year 11s on Wednesday - and the time flew. I did not get any images of their stitching as we were packed up and off to lunch in a rush and a roar.
Still they were doing interesting artwork and enjoyed learning the Japanese stab bindings.
Some details of some of the artworks en route to becoming pages for books. Always fabulous to see young skilled people expressing ideas...
And then packing. Tory Cathy and I met at Tory's studio to finish the packing of our work and sundry items we need down in Sydney, in order to pop them on the truck and have them delivered to us on 5 September.
It was strangely exciting and strangely terrifying. I kept having the notion that I hadn't packed everything and that in fact I had left half my work somewhere in Tory's studio. Checking and double checking didn't seem to really help.
It seemed strange that months of work could fit in this box, and all in all it was a kind of surreal experience.
We received our DL cards though the week as well. Lovely design and hopefully they remind folk of us and our work, and to pop back and purchase some!
I taught the Year 11s on Wednesday - and the time flew. I did not get any images of their stitching as we were packed up and off to lunch in a rush and a roar.
Still they were doing interesting artwork and enjoyed learning the Japanese stab bindings.
Some details of some of the artworks en route to becoming pages for books. Always fabulous to see young skilled people expressing ideas...
And then packing. Tory Cathy and I met at Tory's studio to finish the packing of our work and sundry items we need down in Sydney, in order to pop them on the truck and have them delivered to us on 5 September.
It was strangely exciting and strangely terrifying. I kept having the notion that I hadn't packed everything and that in fact I had left half my work somewhere in Tory's studio. Checking and double checking didn't seem to really help.
It seemed strange that months of work could fit in this box, and all in all it was a kind of surreal experience.
The next day they were collected by an art transport company and carefully laid down with bubble wrap and no stacking!
As I was working away at the computer I heard an odd noise - looked up and saw her hopping outside my window. Dashed to a sliding door and tried to photograph her through the glass - and here she is! Bliss. Barry has seen a joey in her pouch, but I am yet to spy it.
PS - I quite like the composition of this photo now I look at it - all those lines and diagonals and leaves. Unintended!
Now that's one cool critter!
ReplyDeleteAnd I got shivers just looking at your packing and transport pix ... scary stuff sending your creations out into the world, but how fortunate for those who will get to see them "in person"
Isn't she just gorgeous Liz?!? So gentle and calm. And yes, the fear of letting go...sending the work out here and hoping that it is received well. It will be hard, but I am sure I will learn a lot. Go well.
Deleteso exciting to see your work all packed up and on its way to the Fair, see you there!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting to be this close Mo - 8 mores sleeps I think! Looking forward to it now, tying off loose ends and then hoping to just enjoy the ride...see you there!
DeleteAll the best for the show!
ReplyDeleteGood of the creature (Kangaroo?wallaby?) to stop on the angle of the upright post and the strong diagonal board!
Thanks Sandy! And yes a wallaby it is (smaller, browner). I couldn't have asked her to pose better - even the tail is running along that diagonal - amazing.
DeleteGood luck with the show, though you shouldn't neet it the work looked fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou have more interesting visitors in your back garden than we do. All we get is next doors cat.
Thanks Jac - putting your work out there is one of those things I never have sorted. I literally have no idea if it is any good; or if it is of any interest to anybody! We shall see...
DeleteGlad you liked our visitor. I am sure the cat can be good too - but this wee one was special for sure. Go well (and get well).
You don't need luck for the show because you have talent already on your side. I just know it will be a hugely positive thing from start to finish but I'm sending some good karma your way just to top it all off! As for that kanga photo...wow, you're right about those diagonals, especially her tail lying parallel to your boards. How great is that!
ReplyDeleteAll good karma grateful received Lesley! We shall see what eventuates, but I am now looking forward to the whole experience and hope to soak it all up. Isn't that wallaby special - lining her tail up just for the photo is so considerate! love it. Go well.
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