I walked to the Art Birthday Exhibition at Frankfurt Gate this morning. Its such a shame that the venue isn't available for longer than just one day. It is a good gallery space, it's bright, easily accessible, has adequate space for the art, and in a good position in the city. When I spoke to Jodie Bishop (Arts Asst Plymouth City Council, and Coordinator of the Arts Birthday), she was disappointed that the space could only be used for the day, but it had already been leased to a Trader when she made the enquiry.
Our images looked great on the wall.
Its a wonderful feeling to see my art on the wall of a "Gallery" even if it is only for one day. But seeing it there sitting proud on the wall, made me realise that my dreams are not just dreams anymore, they have become a reality. I am beginning to feel, more and more like an Artist. This is also partly due to the 72% Grading I was given for my Still Life Project. I almost fell off my chair when Dave Kinney revealed my grade, I was genuinely shocked. I think it is now time that I began to have some faith and belief in my own ability. I am my own worst critic, as I'm sure every artist is, but the time has come to shed the lack of confidence I have in myself, and believe that I can do this. I can become the Artist I want to become.
I had arranged to meet Barbara De Mora at the French Patisserie a few doors down from the Exhibition Venue. As we had our coffee with some of Barbara's other friends, Jodie rushed in to tell us that the Evening Herald photographer had arrived and wanted artists to photograph. Barbara and I willingly obliged. The Exhibition will be featured in the paper sometime next week.
I asked Jodie if she would be willing to take part in an email interview with me. I felt that she would be a good person for me to interview as part of my Work Based Learning Assignment. She kindly agreed. I will email her some questions later today.
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