Onward Journey.
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The weeks came around so quickly - so much to do in what seemed so little time! At least my mind was full of ideas. Susan encouraged us to experiment and let the mind drift - in order to create images for our personal folders. Every week we would generate ideas on a particular art piece and discuss between ourselves and openly the impression we got with regard to the art work.
I remember Paula Rego`s work creating all sorts of definitions: scary, dramatic, threatening, undertones of suggestion, symbolism and also normal things to do with colour and composition. A lesson for me in accepting the things that jump out at you despite the possibility of an unwanted response.
It never ceases to amaze me that people from the same area and of a consensus age can react so differently to things of beauty and relevance.........and yet be together on an ART based course. I can only guess at what our tutor was thinking. My ignorance in art had become apparent to me, but I wanted to know more.
That's the crux of this story - wanting to learn. I had opened up the crevice and it was difficult to satisfy its need.
Some of the` artists` on the course were knowledgeable in the arts, and I wanted to be able to converse with them and not feel bewildered. However, some of those people did not complete the course! Some did leave to do other things. One friend left to partake in the Degree course at Grimsby before finishing - after a presentation made by April Virgoe on the courses that Grimsby Institute offered. I was envious, but decided to carry on with Susan.
My final Qualifying piece was completed with Susan and only two other pupils. It was difficult for Susan because I believe she had to obtain permission from Hull - the affiliated University - to continue. Still we did it.
This the Rego Picture that caused a lot of controversy within the class.
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