I am thrilled to announce that Wasps studios has awarded me a residency and it is with great enthusiasm to say that I will be living and making art at The Booth in Scalloway, Shetland for a month!
After twice travelling to Scotland (Wester Ross & Skye) I found the experiences to be profound and haunting, imprinting a deep resonance long after my return to Canada. Unfortunately I was unable to spend time making art on these visits. The idea of returning to Scotland and spending a sustained amount of time immersed in my arts practice has come to fruition.
I am eager to explore Shetland- a new land and culture so removed from my own!
Wow Jan how fantastic and Shetland too which is a wonderful island, no trees! maybe you will find one and paint it! can't wait to see the paintings, and am wondering if you will have a blog page just for this residency.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Take lots of photos so we call can enjoy vicariously!!
ReplyDeleteCongartulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat?? no trees??oh nnooo-I can't go!-lol-actually Caroline I have wanted to visit Shetland since i was a wee girl-although then it was only because of the ponies!
ReplyDeletei am going with an open mind re work, although intend to explore my land mark series and also Shetland's fibre history etc-who knows? I have a whole year to plan as the waiting list is that long-! More time to save some funds - along with the pound being double to our Canadian dollar, I am also assuming island living will be a little more pricey.
thanks Rhonda and yes, will document-BTW really like the lovebirds in your recent post!
Martine thank you for stopping by-took a peek at your work-so lively and free!