preparation
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Had yesterday off as was tired from the heat, been fairly constant low-mid 30’s and humid so spent the day at Nilaya Hermitage up in the hills, http://nilaya.com. In early as refreshed and ready for a 6 day slog as I have to have work ready for when they take the current photographic show down.…
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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…
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MOG Met with Subodh Kerkar whom I haven’t seen for 15 years, a delight as always. Talked about access to materials and exhibition possibilities. It’s so refreshing to work with an owner/artist who answers to no one, who makes decisions immediately, with generosity, kindness and trust. The politics of the UK system can be testing…
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Got a taxi to MOG this morning to see it for the first time. It’s a much larger space than was expected, 3 floors and many indoor and outdoor galleries full of Goan and Indian art including Subodh Kerkars. I’ve been kindly allowed to use Subodh’s studio which has great light and beautiful high ceilings.…
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A day for admin and planning trip to India, so much to do. Luckily I have the support of MOG in Goa, India. The funding situation in the UK is so desperately out of touch with artists that need help developing and producing work. In all the years I’ve been an artist I’ve made so…
Julie Ann Sheridan 