Taking a breath

Breath Drawing | 2025

 

 

 
A new leaf, a blank(ish) page. Some sadness and also some possibilities.

Having got my DYCP-funded film done and dusted (and entered into a handful film festivals) I had started working on contributions to a couple of art exhibitions this summer with my regular collaborator Megan Calver. However, some very difficult circumstances mean it's not to be. 

Over the past few years our shared practice has survived a few wobbles as each of our families hit rough patches, but this time we've had to admit defeat. This is not a situation we can solve by trying harder, thinking afresh or finding workarounds. We have decided, with heavy hearts, that we have to pull out of both events.

I'm sure we'll resume our collaboration later but these cancellations mean I'm left with the strange luxury of free studio time.

I'm not going to rush into things. It's a long time since I had space to reflect and indulge in aimless studio play. I have a new solo film project I'm trying to fund and develop, which can now take precedence. I can also dig back into a long list of half-completed personal projects.

So while my thoughts are with Megan and her family, I am also relishing the unexpected opportunity to breathe.