There are downsides to studying for a degree in Fine Art at a Further & Higher Education college - let's be honest. One of the advantages over a full-blown University, however, is that we get a half-term break. A pause mid-semester, time to take a breath, rest up and take stock.
The reality though is quite different. Normal routine is interrupted, kids are home from school demanding attention. Every available surface still has piles of books with sticky notes marking pages you have forgotton why you marked and I swear that large bulging file with DISSERTATION written in black capital letters is following me around the house.
As the peace and quiet evaporates, the only escape is the studio which fortunately has remained open during the holiday! Just as well 'cos that body of work is not going to make itself.
Degree Show to organise - I'm in the promotion and marketing team - a dissertation presentation to prepare as well as another presentation....
