Happy November! I hope you all have been settling into Fall...
I'm still settling and getting used to my new space. I've been trying to remember that I've only been living in my new studio for about two months and that change requires a little patience and grace.
I've been trying to embrace the quieter moments, the softer moments, and space for myself. I've started working in my sketchbook again. I've also been trying to read more, play ukulele, and practice mi Español.
I got myself a new phone which I had been contemplating for awhile now. My old one was my Mom's. Even though it is literally just a cellphone, it was hers, and I find myself really attached to any item of hers, no matter how mundane. So a silly little step, but one I made. I think she would be happy for me because I did something nice for myself. And I ended up making some drawings and paintings about her phone since I had to trade hers in to get my new one. And that made me sad.
I was able to see a few shows this month and visit the MFA in Boston with my work. I saw "The Spins" and "Garden Party" in its final days at the Buoy Gallery. I just visited New System Exhibitions for Alice Jones and Nevan Swanson's solo shows which were both amazing, and still up. I also saw Ryan Adam's show "Second Season" at Notch8 Gallery at the beginning of the month. So good. And I have work available in two different places!
I hope the air gets colder for you. The warm weather was disorienting this past week. I just want fall, I want to move forward into this season, and surrender to these natural cycles of life.
Raquel
