Considering the time constraints of doing a part time course and my lack of knowledge, I’m not going to pursue the Weather House/Snowglobe project at this time.

I’ve been thinking about another long standing idea.

Because I don’t have the time to dedicate to making things that I’d like, I find that if I let an idea hang around for a while, instead of rushing into it straight away, the idea sort of matures on its own. Basically I never get around to anything straight away, so during the lag time between thinking and doing, ideas change and some get better. The ones that don’t get left behind but I have a few longstanding things which I think I’m nearly ready to begin...

One idea is a chandelier based on my experience of feeling housebound with babies and toddlers. The time for that has perhaps passed. I’ve moved on in life and recreating that time in an artwork wouldn’t feel so relevant now. I am still intersted in interiors and buildings from the inside so maybe I’ll develop those thoughts into something, later on.

I have another idea/piece which is has hung around for about 6 years is a development from my papercut pictures. I’d like to make a 3d tablecloth using cut Tyvex and 3d printed elements. I could take this idea in many directions and to be honest I’ve been scared to start it in case I get it wrong - this is a very stupid attitude, I am realising now! At present I’d like to make something in this vein but incorporating 3d printed buildings like the version of Game of Life that I played as a child (I bought this version for my daughter too as it is way more fun than the later versions).