Wow. IT’S DONE. My exhibition ‘Louder than words’ at the Whanganui Community Art Centre (Nov 3-14, 2021) is done & dusted. Been & gone! 

I’ve been back in my studio for less than a week - & already I’m being stalked by the question “What now?”. AGAIN! 

Sigh. I’ve experienced this before -  after every exhibition I’ve held in fact! I used to be terrified of the question, terrified of the fact I often DON'T have an answer for it, but now I’ve experienced it a few times, I recognize it as the friendly prompt it is - keeping me on my own creative path of growth, moving me on from what I’ve made, to explore something new, stretch myself creatively, & gradually become closer, & more intimate, with my own ‘brand’ of creativity!!! 

Seems this is a normal cycle of creative growth for me. It goes something like - Idea. Make. Exhibit. Observe. Receive direct feedback. Listen to new information. Reflect…… mull over responses. Take time out to let it all sink in…….. appreciate the learnings, experiences AND - omg! - please don’t forget to acknowledge the accomplishment of such a mammoth task! Each exhibition is a huge intentional focus for me over such a big block of time!! Recognition is due at this point kid - & a big hug to myself - I mean - look what I can actually DO!! 

Wow. At 60 years young -  I’m still growing, learning, & becoming MORE ‘ME’ with each passing year & completed exhibition. 

BRILLIANT!

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Vicky xxx