Moving In
Yesterday I got my new studio at the art center and started to move in straight away. I’m very happy and excited to have this new space after working out of the house for the last few years. There are so many ways to be an artist, to communicate visually and contribute to change. They don’t all require a studio—in fact, ideas can come to us anywhere and I can be pretty happy working anywhere though great care has to be taken not to become a mole when working from home! It’ll be good to be out! It’s a very, very fine thing to have a space of one’s own, a space to focus solely on making art. This new space is 225 square feet, about ten feet wide, and being part of the center is an added bonus. There are five other artists down the hall, a gallery downstairs, a theater and several teaching rooms.
Today I painted the floor because there was a lot of paint on it from the previous tenant. Making art can be a messy business but I wanted to make the space feel like mine before setting to work there. I travel light so don’t require more than a couple of tables and chairs, a few boxes of art supplies, my computer and tea kettle. I won’t put up too much of my old art so I can welcome the new. But I will put up one or two things. My art is so quirky—I want to remember that that’s okay. It takes a while to understand who we are as artists and I think at this point I have a fairly good take on myself. Still, I’m eager to see what emerges now I have this space.
When the floor paint’s dry tomorrow I’ll set up the tables and put my supplies in the cupboards. With luck, I’ll get to bring my computer in on the weekend and be ready to set up my work home there on Monday. It’s a bit of an adjustment but so looking forward to being there and to contributing to the life of the center. On Saturday morning I’ll give my wonderful students a tour! It will be nice having all the resources for the class in one space.
I’m saying thank you, thank you. Will post more photos when I have the space set up.
Looking outside.
Looking towards the hall.
October 6th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Oh, YAY! What a wonderful space… love the great, big window. Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures in this new studio…and to see the amazing art you’ll turn out…
xoxoxok
October 8th, 2008 at 5:39 am
What a great space!!!! sunlight, wall space and washable floors—-and a community of artists nearby—what a treat!
October 8th, 2008 at 6:28 am
It’s truly great! Still getting organized but should be at work by next week. More photos to come!