this important for your artistic development?
Since 2006 I have ‘demonstrated’ phrases through performing them, transforming words into action. This RnD activity is important because it fulfils a similar role to that of an employee receiving professional development and will be the 1st time I’ve sought support of this nature in order to make pragmatic progress. Commissioning mentors to constructively criticise this RnD will be a new way of working for me, operating outside my familiar furrow to consciously challenge any preconceived prejudices I may have and to act as a creative catalyst. My everyday artistic practice is open and autonomous. In contrast this RnD activity is applied and focussed; a strategic step to study different means and ends; to diversify and consider a bigger picture, supported by mentors sharing their knowledge. An immediate consequence of this new work will be an outcome: a ready, prepared plan of action to move my career forward through implementing the next step; facilitating the backstage, behind the scenes, groundwork into production and installation – part 2. In the long term as my track record develops so does my audience, their understanding and willingness to participate increases, barriers to engagement (aesthetical, physical and psychological) decrease. The Preston public are interested in my work and ask what I’m doing next. Conversations about my artistic activities, experience and achievements continue, slowly but surely nurturing the demand for contemporary art.
