Missed writing my Blog yesterday as I had a lovely surprise....a friend I had'nt seen for two months turned up out of the blue....we had lots to catch up on.
The college had arranged a meeting with Julie Fisher from Radio Devon yesterday. The BBC want to display some of the students' work on their Website which was great news for us. Eight of us turned up to show her our images and she has said that a selection from all of us will be chosen. After discussing our work with her she then interviewed each one of us for a few minutes, which I believe will be aired quite soon. We dont yet know when! I have no idea what I said but I hope it wasnt a lot of gobbldigook! It was partly to promote the college and to get mature students to enrol. I had no qualms about this as I have loved every second of being there. As a mature student myself I'm finding it to be a wonderful experience and an opportunity that I would'nt have missed for the world. What could be better than doing something you love every day.
It was very exciting....I'm keen to get my work 'out there' as I really want to be recognised and respected as a creative Photographer/Artist in the future. I am trying to work as hard as possible towards this.....it is my dream. But there is always some luck needed and being in the right place at the right time helps!
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
Must get Motivated!
I really have to start thinking about and writing my essay today....I've decided to do What were the key concepts that were central to the Surrealist Movement? I've looked at my note book and I already have quite a few notes on this so later I will go into college, sit in the library and concentrate!
I've also read our next brief for the Photography Assignment.....after my assessment I have felt a little deflated about the quality of my work and I need Tim to get out of hospital and come back to college to give me the encouragement I need! He never criticise our work negatively...he is a great mentor. The brief this time is to delve into our inner being and produce work that reflect ourselves....I think I will continue with landscape after all.... that is where my spirit feels free and happy....it is in the landscape that I see the beauty of the wonders of the world and where I feel the energy of the universe. Spirituality is an important part of my life's journey and that's what I want to show in my images.
But before I can start concentrating on that I have to get this essay done!
I've also read our next brief for the Photography Assignment.....after my assessment I have felt a little deflated about the quality of my work and I need Tim to get out of hospital and come back to college to give me the encouragement I need! He never criticise our work negatively...he is a great mentor. The brief this time is to delve into our inner being and produce work that reflect ourselves....I think I will continue with landscape after all.... that is where my spirit feels free and happy....it is in the landscape that I see the beauty of the wonders of the world and where I feel the energy of the universe. Spirituality is an important part of my life's journey and that's what I want to show in my images.
But before I can start concentrating on that I have to get this essay done!
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Strangeland by Tracey Emin
I couldnt sleep last night...started reading Strangeland read it cover to cover. It is a complulsive read but I also thought that if I put it down I would'nt pick it up again. I actually found it quite harrowing to read....rape, underage sex, alcaholism,abortion, abuse......none of these are 'uplifting' or 'genuinely funny' as it said on the back cover.
I had started writing a 'review' but I just cant....I'm just not sure how I feel about it. Maybe another day.
I meditated this morning...maybe as a result of reading Emin's book(!) I needed to escape from the sordidness of her story.
In meditation I was taken to a Desert.....as I stood in the middle of this barren land, shoots started to sprout up all around me until I was surrounded by an abundance of life...it was beautiful. The message for me, as I understand it appears to be.....put down some strong roots and they will grow and flourish....now that was uplifting!
It was a 'strong' meditation, the scene has stayed with me all day and I am thinking about its meaning in my life....I don't know as yet what I am meant to do, but I'm sure as the days unfold that I will understand and that some opportunity will be given to me...as long as I recognise it for what it is...sometimes unless you look and listen carefully, then you can miss those opportunities. I dont want to miss this one....it feels important.
I had started writing a 'review' but I just cant....I'm just not sure how I feel about it. Maybe another day.
I meditated this morning...maybe as a result of reading Emin's book(!) I needed to escape from the sordidness of her story.
In meditation I was taken to a Desert.....as I stood in the middle of this barren land, shoots started to sprout up all around me until I was surrounded by an abundance of life...it was beautiful. The message for me, as I understand it appears to be.....put down some strong roots and they will grow and flourish....now that was uplifting!
It was a 'strong' meditation, the scene has stayed with me all day and I am thinking about its meaning in my life....I don't know as yet what I am meant to do, but I'm sure as the days unfold that I will understand and that some opportunity will be given to me...as long as I recognise it for what it is...sometimes unless you look and listen carefully, then you can miss those opportunities. I dont want to miss this one....it feels important.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Saturday Night
I'm bored! Its been a quiet day, my daughter and I went to town this afternoon...she wanted to buy the New Moon DVD and I treated myself to a new top......that's about it really!
On Tuesday a few of us are taking our images into college....two students' work are being chosen to be displayed on the BBC website...an opportunity to get our work 'out there'...I have to choose a few images and hope that mine get chosen...well you never know who might see them and think 'wow' those are great images!!!! There's no harm in dreaming..........!!
I still havent decided which essay to do for my contextual studies...I did buy a couple of books today Tracey Emin's Strangeland ...I'm going to get reading when I've finished my blog and tomorrow I'll tell you all about it! My friends tell me its a good read. I also bought one called Surrealism as thats one of my essay choices.... what influenced Surrealist Art..... its all strange and weird stuff and I'm not sure that I can say that I like it but the origins and history of it are fascinating to me.
I havent yet found any blogs to follow so that's what I'm going to do first...see if I can find any....
Until tomorrow...........Pen
On Tuesday a few of us are taking our images into college....two students' work are being chosen to be displayed on the BBC website...an opportunity to get our work 'out there'...I have to choose a few images and hope that mine get chosen...well you never know who might see them and think 'wow' those are great images!!!! There's no harm in dreaming..........!!
I still havent decided which essay to do for my contextual studies...I did buy a couple of books today Tracey Emin's Strangeland ...I'm going to get reading when I've finished my blog and tomorrow I'll tell you all about it! My friends tell me its a good read. I also bought one called Surrealism as thats one of my essay choices.... what influenced Surrealist Art..... its all strange and weird stuff and I'm not sure that I can say that I like it but the origins and history of it are fascinating to me.
I havent yet found any blogs to follow so that's what I'm going to do first...see if I can find any....
Until tomorrow...........Pen
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Its Raining!
WOW! its rainging again.....I dont mind though...I'm having a day at home not doing anything much. A deserved rest after the past 10 weeks working on my Landscape Assignment which culminated in a disappointing presentation yesterday. Forget it now Pen......its in the past...just have to do better next time and anyway I may be pleasantly surprised with my results. ( I dont think so but I'm tryingto be positive)!
My next task is a 1000 word essay.....Contextual......I have to decide which question I'm going to do....I think it will either be Surrealism or two artists who portray themselves in their art work.....the latter would probably be of more use to me I think but I will start with a clear head tomorrow.
Our photography Assignment for next term is completely open....as yesterday has deflated me somewhat I dont know if I will carry on with my Landsape project or do something completely different. Maybe I'll get some inspiration from somewhere!
I may visit my family in Wales during the Easter Break....I think it would do me good to get away for a while....different scenery etc.....wonder if the weather will be any good!
My next task is a 1000 word essay.....Contextual......I have to decide which question I'm going to do....I think it will either be Surrealism or two artists who portray themselves in their art work.....the latter would probably be of more use to me I think but I will start with a clear head tomorrow.
Our photography Assignment for next term is completely open....as yesterday has deflated me somewhat I dont know if I will carry on with my Landsape project or do something completely different. Maybe I'll get some inspiration from somewhere!
I may visit my family in Wales during the Easter Break....I think it would do me good to get away for a while....different scenery etc.....wonder if the weather will be any good!
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Blog it!
I had forgotten that I had this blog spot and today I am glad to have been reminded of it. My last entry was about Yvonne and Briony who are very much still in my thoughts.
Today was the deadline for our Assignment at college and my assessment presentation was at 11.30am. It didnt go too well.....I'm disappointed with myself and after all the hard work I put into the assignment, it has left me feeling a little low. But there's nothing I can do now except wait for my results which will be after the Easter Break.
Our Photography Lecturer has sadly broken his elbow and is having an operation in the next few days to fit a metal plate as they are unable to 'fix' his arm....ouch....it must be so painful and all our good thoughts go out to him. We wish you a very speedy recovery Tim.
I'm disappointed with my presentation today but I was quite proud of my final images so I think I will upload some on here to cheer me up!......or maybe not.....keeps telling me there's an error on page so I think for now I will give up......!
Today was the deadline for our Assignment at college and my assessment presentation was at 11.30am. It didnt go too well.....I'm disappointed with myself and after all the hard work I put into the assignment, it has left me feeling a little low. But there's nothing I can do now except wait for my results which will be after the Easter Break.
Our Photography Lecturer has sadly broken his elbow and is having an operation in the next few days to fit a metal plate as they are unable to 'fix' his arm....ouch....it must be so painful and all our good thoughts go out to him. We wish you a very speedy recovery Tim.
I'm disappointed with my presentation today but I was quite proud of my final images so I think I will upload some on here to cheer me up!......or maybe not.....keeps telling me there's an error on page so I think for now I will give up......!
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