Fresh Insights
As an artist, I often wish for more time to spend in my studio, time to play and explore rather than time focused on meeting a looming deadline. Lockdown gave me that time and yet making the most of it was initially a struggle. It felt self-indulgent to take up this unexpected bonus when others were struggling to keep their heads above water and even fighting for their lives.
I tentatively crept into my safe space, each visit to the studio lasting a little longer. I eventually settled on printmaking as a tool to reconnect with the subject of my practice: how we feel connected to our environment. Approaching the topic through a different medium has refreshed my thinking and fresh insights are emerging.
My initial focus is on the elements of the net itself.
Exploring structure (lino)
Exploring knots (lino)
Exploring spaces (lino)
A gentle start, finding my feet and getting acquainted with new tools.