The LAN decided not to exhibit work at the castle after all, due to lack of time – our curator is engaged with her degree show, and after I was awarded the Synapse bursary, I realised I was trying to do too much at once!
I’ve been to both Derby and Nottingham to see work for Synapse, and am still seeking a gallery in Nottingham for a potential exhibition I want to have in November.
I have since attended the Private View for a Graphic Novel exhibition curated by Darren Diss, which was very good, comes recommended – Darren taught me all I know about comics and Frans Masareel etc, some stuff I’ve seen before, original artwork, obviously not though.
On Sunday, Lincoln Artist’s Network held the Artist’s Market once again, and I spent several days preparing some extra prints to sell, some from One And Other, however, not only did I not make a single penny, the weather was first windy, then sudden downpours.
I became very frustrated and went home early, then went to Meleaguer’s Garland at Joseph Banks Conservatory, which was a very well – curated selection of work, including Alex Pearl again. Most people there I knew, but did meet some lovely people as well! It was very enjoyable, although being in greenhouses reminds me of Dad – in a nice way. One of the most intriguing comments was from Ruth Pigott, who said that in larger places such as Manchester, there is so much art work out there it’s difficult to do anything really shocking (or I’d say different), but over here in Lincolnshire is a good place to exhibit innovative work.
The only thing I will definitely do this week will be to attend the Private View for the UL degree show – it’ll be fine art this year, as Gail is exhibiting work, as are some very clever friends, but I will of course have to go over to Illustration at some point while that’s on!
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