Wednesday 5th May...

Firstly was a much needed hairdressers appointment, something I was looking forward to, to relax and de-stress...

After that was again a journey to Derby, I have become a cog in the commuter's machine... the same journey... the same stops... and the same book...

Working out where to place the plynths and general technical issues.

Until tomorrow.... the final set up day!

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Tuesday 4th May...

Early morning... same routine... train to Derby...

Spent the whole day painting the space, the heat was pretty immense... I wonder why I always get the most covered in paint when I just paint a wall...

How is it that paint is mixed a different colour from the last when the batch is meant to be identical?
4 tins of 'Brilliant White' paint was bought yesterday and only 1 was brilliant white... strange

Next is creating the installation and I'm mighty excited! Updates on that at a later date! And pictures of the creation... :)

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Monday 3rd May...

Another trip to Derby...

Train journeys always seem somewhat peaceful, a relaxing time to read and clear my mind. This journey was no exception.

Arriving at the gallery about 10.30 this morning with a full schedule of painting ahead!



 

I spent the morning painting most of the new wooden boards, giving them a base coat. After lunch I carried on with more painting! It felt like a never ending job!

I got most of the new boards painted but didn't get round to the ceiling due to running out of paint!



 

I decided that now was time to do the filling, I went round the whole space filling in holes and then gaps between the boards.




 







I left the gallery about 6.30pm leaving a full day to continue with the space tomorrow...

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Saturday 1st May...

Today began with me deciding I really should look into getting a new phone considering my phone decided to disconnect itself in the night meaning my alarm didn't go off... so... a rushed start and extra money spent getting to the train station quickly to catch the next train...

A relaxing train journey to Derby reading my book and emptying my mind before cramming it full with lots of excitement and err... lots more excitement again...

I now have a clearer idea of what is happening and what I need to do and think about... How I want to create my installation...

Today I painted a small section of skirting board in the gallery and drank a ridiculous amount of tea... I also found the Wilkco's, bought some hooks... bought some wool from the market.. Derby's not too bad a place really...

Plans for before the opening...
Sunday - Finish off the last bits of my films
Monday - Paint my space in the gallery
Tuesday - Create my installation

I am way excited for Friday, the opening... Bring ... It .... On...

Peace out
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