Time for an evaluation, a review of the past couple of years rather than blindly going forward. 2022 was the year I took time out from the everyday to embark on a narrowboat journey as a self-directed residency. Although cut short for a family emergency, it yielded so many ideas. 2023 was the year of residencies, firstly Lode, a solo project, followed by Traversée, both at Broadway Gallery, Nottingham where the support of Near Now was crucial. The Traversée residencies were a collaboration with Hatchery Artists and Le Labo des Arts, Caen, France - Le Labo provided much support. Traversée2 took place in Caen with an exhibition at Saint Nicolas and Traversée3 followed again in Nottingham at Broadway Gallery. The cultural exchange enriched horizons in many ways and I am hoping for more exchanges.
