I've been approaching this whole blog business with a bit too much caution. As a new start, I'd like to share what it's like putting an exhibition on and having an opening bash. So, to borrow from Brigadier Ambrose's frontman David Goggins...
In this order:
- Selection: Impossible. One day they're all great and the next day there's nothing worthwhile. Confidence and self doubt. Like swings and roundabouts without the roundabouts.
- Framing: Forever. Horrible.
- Hanging: Time consuming but fun. Two good friends to muck in and keep me sane. One is a DIY god, so all good.
- Blurb: Info. What and Why? Define yoruself in not enough words or space when definition is unattainable because it's all organically ongoing.
- Meet and Greet: Thank you. Well supported and validated by my peers.
- Noodles: Vegetable chow mein. Chopsticks.
- Shagmonroes: Fantastic performance. Then and now. Stylish frontman. Lovely beard.
- Ambience: Best ever. Talk Talk's "Ascension Day" was playing as they came onstage.
- Lovedays: Paul Moss is a bit special, innit?
- Cider: Essential.
- Jay: We love you. Thank you.
- Saturday: Went back. People really engaging with the pictures. Visit from dignitairies. All g00d.
- Sunday: Monaxle's portrait! Chillin' like Phil Dillon. Iron Giant on DVD with the kids :-)
Phil x
Great evening on Friday, both at the Brook and RAFA. "Selection" and "Blurb" I can relate to very well, from a writing perspective. The key thing is that you pushed through those obstacles and made something happen. It's very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteCider, however, is the work of the devil.