At this time of year a mid session review takes place, in the format of an informal meeting to discuss work so far and plans for the future.
Some people find this time quite stressful, having to explain themselves and being forced to reflect on their practice. However, it seems like a natural thing to do - reflect and plan and do, like a constant. It can be quite difficult to articulate thoughts and have a discussion which reflects this though. Alternative methods of critique could be used, but I believe being active in the process not just obliges you to express what your thoughts are but to really reflect on how you want to present them and be able to have some dialogue around it.
In preparation, I did a bit of a clear out in the studio space and selected a number of key images I wanted to talk about. Even the act of clearing out helps the process of deciding just what you want to talk about and how you will do it. Editing and selecting a limited number of works rather than having everything on show also refines the aesthetic.
Talking about your work can be hard but like most things it gets easier the more you do it and the better prepared you are. I feel as if the actual act of planning has become quite important in relation to the body of work that even planning for this kind of thing is necessary and feels as if it is another step in the process, where everything is linked.
Studio space, tidy, clean.
there is a lot more work to do but it is a good place to be in, knowing this and having time to decide on what to do next and how to do it.
Kms run last week : 30
Books on loan from the library : 19
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