As the builders near the completion of the reconstruction of our conservatory I have been compelled to take advantage of the window of opportunity which their activity makes possible. Today I had a particularly thought-provoking experience. They have created a certain amount of broken glass, removing the old windows. Some of this has fallen down … Read more
I have decided to stop beating myself up about the fact that I am not painting anything at the moment. To do so would be quite unreasonable in the context of all the things that have happened since the autumn, and the things which engage me at the moment. When I look back on the … Read more
This morning I went up to the South Square Centre in order to complete the signage for the Unit 9 exhibition, which open to the public on Friday. The current restrictions on movement because of the pandemic certainly give a new feel to everything. As visitors walk into the gallery they are confronted not only … Read more
I wonder if you are familiar with the song of that title, by Cleo Laine. I love her voice, because she has such a capacity to communicate subtle emotional differences. In this case what could be a submission to strategic patience is lifted by the suggestion that a game is being played. Ambiguity has great … Read more