Sometimes you have to go backwards to move ahead, so I went back to some earlier sketches to use as a basis for my next series. The decay of the body and its role as a metaphor for contemporary life continues to intrigue me and I can't seem to let it go. My goal with this series of work is to focus on stark contrasts and limit myself to a monochromatic palette. The dramatic quality of black and white allows so much freedom in terms of expression.

I am concentrating on fragments of the body, small muscle groups, to illustrate a sense of anomie in modern society. Divorced from a wider picture, existing in a bubble on unreality, the real morphs into

I am feeling more creative, able to work at least on some level again. I have spent a busy day trying to be productive and proactive and get myself back on track towards my goals and it seems to be working. yes, it sucks to be back here but I need to keep moving creatively and not let circumstances control me so

Well, I now have all my stuff and no excuse not to work - well aside from the fact things aren't quite unpacked yet. I am in the midst of a crippling creative block and feel stuck. There are germs of ideas that pop into my head occasionally but then they evaporate before I can even sketch them out. I miss the rigid schedule of art school and am quite lost without it.
But, my studio is getting organized and it does help me feel more creative. Space is a great inspiration.

I passed my final review this week and I should be elated but I feel a bit down. So much build up, so much energy expended and whooosh...all done. I am a bit despondent about going back to Madison. I thought I'd be happy but I realize now that it is rather dull and it feels like a step backwards. But, I shall remain positive and see it more in terms of tying

An interesting week - possibilities are occurring which help alleviate the stress of my final review. I feel that my thesis project has become a metaphor for my life as my career as a student ends and my professional artistic career begins. But my immediate priority after (hopefully) surviving final review is moving and getting the apartment packed up. Chaos reigns but at least it stops me dwelling on worry! :)