Henry and I decided we couldn't go for the LIVE/WORK space. It was too much work, too much commitment, and the Olympic month. I was disappointed, but I saw his point and I couldn't logistically do it without his help communicating. Since then, I have had to reconsider the plan for the next year. I think it will be better in the long run, but I feel like I lost a part of my dream in that deal. I hope this is not a trend that continues.
Meanwhile, things are ramping up in the studio and work is going well. I have found a good printer and gotten some prints I am happy with. Looking forward to picking up some framed pieces Wednesday. And the doc series I have been working on will start this Saturday!
Little pieces of the puzzle are coming together. I find a lot of support from strangers. People who know how difficult it is to be an artist and just get things done in this town for foreigners, especially ones who can't communicate properly. Help comes from nowhere sometimes. Just enough to keep you from giving up sometimes. I find it difficult when I can't just do things for myself, but the kindness of strangers has been immensely satisfying.
Thank Goodness.
Have to put my academic hat on to do a write up for this doc series and well an artist statement, too. I thought that physically writing this (b)log would help me get over the hump that keeps me from writing more. But...I'm afraid I'm still slow going when it comes to getting started. I've always been a fan of getting writers to do what they do. Sit and chat with me then write it for me. Irony is Henry is a writer, but I can't seem to communicate my ideas about art to him. It just that all the intimate stuff lays heavy around us, so I can't speak freely and confidently the way I might with other artists. It always seems to be like that. That the person you are most intimately involved with can't really see or know that other part of you. Like only being a macro lens. Can't pull out and get the whole picture. Or something like that.
I do love research though, so I will just use the deadline to push me forward.
BY THE END OF THE WEEK:
I have printed more photos than I have in years. Gotten some framed. Borrowed projectors for some screenings I am planning for my time in residence. Got a lawyer in Florida to deal with a crazy bogus claim on our family condo. Got new name cards made with new cell number. And have organized multiple Birthday surprises for Henry's Birthday week. Officially it was Tuesday July 29. His sister Vannessa's is just a year and day before and my brother's is 15 years and one day after!
LEOs LEOs LEOs
I haven't slept well with worry keeping me up at night or late night skype calls with family or lawyers.
Stressful, but I've had some successes, so all in all I must be grateful. I will write more about what is happening here in Beijng rather than just personal business, but thanks for bearing with me.
Hope everyone is having a fabulous summer!
I cant wait to reunite and have Henry and Meta with me.
I will feel complete.
XXX
bye for now.
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