Week 2 Feb 25th Begin research reading and gathering, use Textile reader (Hemmings, 2012) and Everyday Reader (Highmore, 2002); texts related to touch, histories, colonialism, colour, routine, textile usage. Explore artists already working around my exploration (also links to contextual study). Continue production experiments, break process down and source materials.

So I have done some of the reading, and considered how to move my work forward. The asynchronous seminar felt like an unnecessary evil this week and was just a huge weight on top of all the other work. On top of 'daily life' as it were, it's been difficult to find a balance. Both of my other reading groups have come to an end, although Art Month, or March Madness as its affectionately known here, begins this week with exhibition openings and a plethora of talks, discussions and various other art events are taking place.

Actual physical work has taken a back seat this week as I tried to claw back some organisation ...oh and try to find a job! Arrgh!