2019 was to be my year - year of creativity. I reduced my contact hours at work, I made a plan, I set the budget thanks to Country Arts SA , I negotiated with my mentors and booked my residency. Everything was ready to go. Then January 29 happened - I became guardian to 3 little people, and they have been with me ever since. Mick has taken a job interstate so we can support our little people into the future. I am still “Hungry Like A Wolf” the title of my Country Arts SA program of professional development.
Recently I spent 10 days at ACE Open- a residency with accommodation and a studio. This was only possible because the children’s grandfather looked after the kids in my absence with the help of their Aunty Peanut.
Heath Franco and Jimmy Dodd my mentors took me through my paces and I learnt a lot about myself, my art practice and my future approaches and projects.
So the plan became something else.... nothing less, just different.
I am so grateful for the opportunity and excited to see what comes next. HOPE!!!!