At the end of December I learnt that my entry in the Aesthetica Art Prize had not been selected. I was incredibly busy at the time and so didn't really have time to dwell on the news, but was just grateful that they had taken the time to let me know. And now we are in the new year I feel incredibly pleased that I entered; I did have a glimmering hope inside me that my work would be chosen, and I imagined receiving the good news, but I don't feel too disappointed. Entering the prize came me the impetus I needed to bring to life a project that at times I struggled with; because I had a deadline, I had to learn how to work through the problems and obstacles. So even though my work wasn't selected, it does actually exist in the world.
If I had exhibited, visitors would have had the opportunity to peep inside my little house boxes, so here is a little tantalising glimpse inside a couple:-
For the new year I am already planning some new pieces of work that carry on the theme of home, so there will be more of that to come later.
Amanda xxx
