Too many cocktails last night led to a late start but got to MOG using GoaMiles which is so much easier than booking cabs.

I have the studio alone today as Subodh is away. Time to write, think and paint while listening to The Book of Trespass on Audible. I’m waiting for a copy of The Great Goan Land Grab which I will read next. Both books examine ideas surrounding territory, borders and boundaries. My work here in Goa will represent these issues through extended painting.

I have painting everything I have made so far black, green or red. The red represents the Goan red rice, black will provide negative space and green the young paddy fields of Goa. The shapes replicate rice forms.

So far I’ve only used reusable materials apart from the acrylic paint. Sustainability both in practise and personally is paramount which is why I’m having a day off tomorrow and am going to swim in the sea, first time since I’ve been here.

By the way the Mango Lassi at MOG cafe is absolutely scrumptious.

(I’ve included a couple of images from the outdoor studios here at MOG).