Final Blog Spring 2024

This semester was really difficult. A lot of the “through lines” of my work: grief, guilt, obsession, and anxiety were really pushed and brought to the surface. Raw. I’d had an appreciation of this program for a long time, for not pushing me too much when I simply need the space to make and cope; it was much needed this semester. 

I had hoped that most of the work I presented at the final critique was “finished” but I’m really happy with what I've been able to do. I feel like I’m about to hit a strong stride. Working with furniture feels right and I keep coming up with new plans. The Tile work was exciting and I can see myself doing similar things in the future but wood is what I'm really excited about. I think I might try to do more altering of the furniture pieces I scavenge soon and then base the ceramic element off of that. 

It was a bittersweet end to the year. I am going to deeply miss this group but I am eager for the next phase of work.