26/02/2010

Continued with the NCAD proposal; it is quite an intense application form, nevertheless I am confident it will be done before the deadline.

25/02/2010

Finally finished the Burren proposal and got it sent off today. Katriona has suggested I look at the artist Yayoi Kusama which I did; she seems an interesting character, and her mirror installations are just up my street ! It seems like she has been living in a mental home; Genius/insanity.........artist!!! Did some more editing to the video work.

24/02/2010

More of the same today; finished the proposal and I am happy enough with it. Have to upload images now, then I can send it off. Made a start on the LSAD on as well today. Had some premiere pro instruction from Nigel in the afternoon.

23/02/2010

A.M. Down in Georges quay working on the MA proposal. P.M. "art in the making" Paul Tarpey gave a talk about his work; it was quite interesting to hear what kind of processes a graduate of N.C.A.D. and visual communications lecturer takes in his work. He was a good communicator, and the work had its merits. Seminar in the afternoon; only one person this week. It was interesting how the student used sections of old "badly taken" photographs as a reference for the paintings.

22/02/2010

Spent the morning getting all my video projects transferred to my laptop, and arranged into folders. Went down to Georges quay in the afternoon and carried on with the masters proposal.

20/02/2010

These are images that my "drawing machine" produced over period when the the open drawing exhibition was on.

20/02/2010

Much of the same really, again , still in the process of applying for an MA degree. I thought I was ready to submit one proposal, so I asked a colleague who is well versed in these matters to give a quick look at it; he suggests some changes that will entail re structuring the whole proposal. It is so time consuming, and as a result my studio work is at a standstill. That said, I had a tutorial with Nigel during the week and he has given me much good advice to ponder; he suggests a meeting with Mark and Katriona, himself and myself to discuss matters relating to my video work. I have acquired the software that will enable me to edit my own video work on my lap top, this is such a God send; it will help me to work at home as well. I received a letter from the HEA, they have asked me to volunteer to talk to students about my Erasmus study experiences; I think I will volunteer, it will be good practice for public speaking.