12/05/2010

Went to an talk by artist Andrew Kearney this morning; excellent artist, he used to go to lsad. A lot of his work is very complex and technically challenging. I asked him about this, enquiring as to whether he contracts the work out, he said that his brother is an electronic (or mechanical) engineer who helps him with this aspect of the work. Went down town to take some photos of the mirrorbox in the public realm; got some interesting shots. We had the class photo today; the end is near! We also got our spaces, I did not get the one I requested, however, I got a very generous space; I can't complain. Ordered the mirror today; it cost €404.

11/05/2010

Downloaded the video footage from mac in multimedia to my own computer via a portable hard drive. Did some editing; also trying to sort out images for degree show catalogue. Seminar in the afternoon. Carried on editing video work.

10/05/2010

Took a few images of my mirror box in 'real life'. There was a cock across the road; it was bizarre really, I was just going to the car and there it was minding it's own business in someones front garden. I put the mirror box down close to it to see what it would do; it was intrigued by its own reflection. After much reflection, I have decided that I am not going to use the mirror pieces in the show. It's like I would be repeating the work, and I do not think it is relevant at this stage; will instead concentrate my efforts on the mirror box. Downloaded the footage from Catherine Street, it looks well. Tried clearing space from my memory stick so as to put the footage on, unfortunately, this process did not lead to any more free space.

08/05/2010

Went in today (Sat) to get a bit done, but it turned out to be one of "those days" (I'm sure you know what I mean). Went on Steve Maher's "Anti protest" protest. It was a good laugh and the weather was nice and sunny for it.

07/05/2010

cleaned up the broken mirror pieces in preparation for the degree show; the heat is most definitely on now! But, not just any old broken piece of mirror will do; the really rough bits I threw away. Started cutting out the mirror paper shapes to stick on the back of the broken pieces. It's going to take a lot of time and effort to get them all sorted. Spoke to Matt Gidney about synchronising the 4 monitors; he said it was easy enough with DVD players, tricky enough with the monitors though. He is going to look into it though.

"Too rough" to use.

06/05/2010

carried on cleaning the mirror pieces. Had a talk with the graphics student (Paul Rice) about doing the posters; he seems enthusiastic about doing them. Evelyn Glynn called up to give me her images and blurb for next weeks poster for "Art in the Making LSAD". We had a meeting to organise the stuff for Faber studio session on Sunday (Having another meeting tomorrow). Totally forgot to pick up video recorder from Matt at lunch time; left him a note to say that I would call back later on in the afternoon, and then completely forgot to do that as well! Had meeting for degree show catalogue etc; it seems I'm attending a lot of meetings these times, LOL. Did not hear back from the other company I approached about sponsoring me some materials. Wrote to North Tipperary Arts officer inviting her to the degree show; it transpires that she is on maternity leave until September. I invited her secretary then, but she is on holidays that week, never mind.

05/05/2010

Spent most of the morning trying to organise someone to do the posters for "Art in the Making LSAD"; putting up flyer's etc, and it has proved successful; a second year graphics student has replied, so that will be a great help. Have read Davids writings on the genesis of the Art in the making group; it sounds good to me. Finally got the 'mirror box' done; I managed to get it stuck with hot melt glue, doing one side at a time. Have also reinforced it on the inside by using duck tape (quack quack).