by things to do
As readers may know, I am madly busy getting ready for a solo exhibition opening November 16th. I’ll post details about that as soon as the invitation is done, but in the meantime have a look at my job list as the countdown approaches!
A. NEW WORK for exhibition to add to finished works:
– 2 more “Silent Messengers: Hoodoos IV and V” – in progress
– 5 smaller “Silent Messengers” (still untitled) – in progress
B. SHOW BUSINESS:
– 1. Provide poster image for graphic designer – Done. Being printed.
– 2. Invitation design – in progress. Erika to help with the text. Send to printer Tuesday.
– 3. Application to a gallery – in progress, awaiting invitation to be included.
– 4. Update mailing list for invitations – some snail mail, some email.
– 5. Press releases?
– 6. Make Label list, including prices, to give to Gerry to be made up.
– 7. Prepare exhibition binder with artist’s statement, CV and related info.
– 8. Buy magnets from Lee Valley for hanging work.
C. TAKE CARE of myself:
Do not lie awake at night thinking of more ideas for my art work! Do not get stressed. Breathe. Think calming thoughts. Go for a walk after sitting at the computer for hours with PhotoShop. Look out the window often to stretch eyes. Do not get a cold (am sniffling a bit and have stuffy ears on and off!) – take homeopathic preventative.
October 14, 2005 in Being an Artist by Marja-Leena
After my last show I decided to take a year off from exhibiting and I have to say, after reading your list, I feel really glad to not have all that hanging over me. Still, I never produce the way I do under a deadline. I’m sure your show is going to be amazing. Keep us posted and let us know if you need feedback on anything.
Thanks Elise! I usually have my work almost all done before I apply for an exhibition. Often there’s as much as a two year wait. This time an opportunity opened up with two months’ notice that I couldn’t pass up. With a new series started last winter, I just wanted to do more on that. Hope I’ll get it done in time, though I certainly can add a few related older works if I have blank space!
…and meanwhile I do hope you are keeping up with the dusting.
Gaah! Anna, would you believe today I’m doing mountains of laundry, tidying up and some vacuuming, etc? Will still have to do more later in the week as we’re having dinner/overnight guests on Friday, good friends from Winnipeg holidaying on the coast and stopping by on their last night, so another deadline there.
Glad to see “C. TAKE CARE OF MYSELF”! Best of luck with the show, and all the preparation beforehand.