A second portrait. This is Hugo – and his last day working in Structure 14
The first week in any new place is about getting used to the context and working out what is to be done – and in the case of a residency asking the question “Why am I here?”
Having spent the week responding instinctively to the sights and sounds that caught my eye and ear, I am at last beginning to get a sense of purpose.
Archaeology is highly concentrated on minute detail, which can build a big picture. My work could be to add another layer of overlooked detail, which might contribute to that big picture.
Note: Archaeologists use 6H pencils. I use a 6B…
