Contemporary Community Textile Artist Derbyshire UK
Collaboration Kindness Carbon Sensitivity
Manifestus, from the Latin 'to make things obvious'
Manifesto
As a contemporary community textile artist in Derbyshire and as an individual I believe (and will try to remember these key intentions often, as I can find my art all-consuming) in a creativity which will
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See all creative experiences as adventures, even if 'difficult.'
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Engage with kindness (be generous, caring and helpful), compassion (have concern for others and the planet), and consideration (give careful thought). Be mindful of boundaries, energy and guilt.
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Adapt practices to get the best out of Nature, locality, materials, time, budgets and means available, being prepared to learn and grow as the creative exercise progresses.
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Minimize carbon emissions, waste, and material consumption through circular economy concepts governed by 'Think Local 7RS' and discuss with collaborators using active listening.
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Channel emotions, thoughts and memories to use creativity as a means of expression and self-discovery.
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Strive for (internal) joy in every moment by seeking out the things, people, and processes that bring happiness and incorporate them into the artistic practice.
I am determined to improve my person-centred personal and contemporary community textile artist practice, the groups they serve, and the global environment, by keeping an open mind, sharing and using the available resources to grow and learn.