On my tutorial with Jonathan on Wednesday, I mentioned I feel lost and that I struggle to understand where I am within my practice, and that I feel a shift in the way I engage with my creative practice. Jonatan suggested Im in a good place. I agree. I feel that my engagement with the course broke my practice into small pieces, and I'm on a journey of re-discovery or rebuilding like a Lego toy as used by Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World where he defines Lego as the "most ingenious toy in the world" that offers “endless possibilities.”
Based on the AI tutorial summary, these are my next steps to take:
Daniel will continue to explore and experiment with his photography and art practice despite the challenges posed by his work schedule and lack of studio space. He will also consider the impact of language on his creative process and strive to use more empowering language.
Daniel will work on his unit one study statement and submit it on time.
Daniel will explore the concept of rivers and their flow, possibly using books and YouTube videos suggested by Jonathan. He will also consider how his personal experiences and feelings are connected to this concept. Daniel will create a work plan setting small goals for himself and being kind to himself if he doesn't meet them. Jonathan will send Daniel a summary of their conversation after it ends.
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With my brain constantly listening to the noise in my life, my short memory is being challenged, so I have to take AI is right regarding the summary.
I started this MA in Fine Arts because I wanted to find my way. The workplace was very supportive when I presented the fact that I was offered a place, and over the summer, I was promised that I would get help when needed due to my "achievements over the years" and feedback received from students and colleagues. But it didn't happen. Nope, they offered very little flexibility; I'm allowed 3 hours on Thursdays to join the lecture if there are no clashes. That's it; for anything else, I have to use my annual leave. So it's been a tough journey the past 3 months. This is on top of me being slow-paced in settling in and reacting to things; this is not always a bad thing, as I like to take my time to analyse and digest things, but sometimes it can work against me. It's the combination of dyslexia, my response to stress, and me being me. I usually struggle in the first semester. It happened when I did the other courses. But the efforts to overcome my struggles are paying off; I'm trying new ways of making, I'm visiting more galleries than before, and I make more work, and I feel I'm making a stronger connection with my creative practice. I'm fully invested in this journey. My peers are very supportive as well, offering that positive energy without judging or patronising. So are Jonathan and the other lecturers and tutors I engaged with until now. I love being here. I need not to fuck it up. I need to complete this course.