Sitting at the Art Factory where my first solo show is on right now. Looking at my work all together for the first time, I am really happy with the way my work is developing. I have returned to explore earlier ideas from 2006 - 2008. It feels right to be sticking to what I was interested in from the beginning, rather than going in directions that suited others. Doing honours was like a baptism by fire for me, but looking back on last year, going through honours has made me stronger and more confident in myself and my work. I am happy that I have stuck to what I know I should be doing.
What has also made this exhibition fantastic is that I have have had lots of encouragement from people I respect and love. I like being alone in the studio getting into it, but receiving the feedback I've had over the last few days makes all the hard work worthwhile. Also, I sold 5 paintings so I am really happy about that too.
