Handy Hubb and Nick (from the Craft Council) and I
took down the show on Monday.
I just wanted to take some time to thank all of you who came to see
Judy's and my work and
even signed our visitors book.
I have only just started reading through the many pages
of visitors
It is going to take me some time!
who wrote
A really nice coming together of two devoted and highly
sensitive artists & makers.
Thank you so much Sandra for dropping by.
I hope our paths cross again.
I learnt a lot from you!
To Judy who wrote
Reminiscent of the Bayeux Tapestry
Yup
Daily Scratchings was heavily
influenced by that!
To Linda who wrote
Thank you for slowing my tourist brain down
to the speed of wisdom!
Thank you
wish I had been around when you visited.
To Cathrin who wrote
All I want to do now is make things now!
I hope you do!
To Louise Pentz who wrote
.... documenting thoughtfully time, place and life.
Thank you
I have long been an admirer of your work honouring
the courage and dignity of women
who do not have the basic freedom
of choosing the direction of their own lives.
To Laura from Newmarket, Ontario
...My old stomping ground!
who wrote a lot including
....a way to truly notice and be present
Thank you
To Shelley from Richmond, Texas
who wrote
There is a quiet beauty in every stitch
Thank you
To Steve from North Bay
who wrote
Dedication to art is love
Thank you
and finally a shout out to Mo Cleating
who wrote
I went to Bournemouth Uni!
(University for those of you from outside the UK!)
Yay!
I miss those early years on Derby Court Road
I try to remain connected by cheering for
Bournemouth FC whenever they are on TV!
Some words that appeared often
Truly delicious
Calming
Reflective
Meaningful
Interesting
Patience
Inspiring
And of course I would like to thank
and it's Director, Susan Charles
who was so supportive of our work.
I have to say that I do not expect anybody to actually read all of this!
I don't usually have so much text in my posts
but
I wanted to keep some of the words written for myself.
It might help improve my own writing
about my own work!
Yes, what others say sometimes helps to find another way of expressing something. It seems as though the exhibition was a great success, giving visitors much to delight in.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these comments Penny! I am so happy that our exhibition was enjoyed by many visitors. xo
ReplyDeleteI loved reading the articulate comments from the viewers. How your work is perceived is gold for the artists who put so much into this truly wonderful exhibition. Clearly your work touched many people.
ReplyDeleteI read all of it, and with delight, my only regret being that I could not visit your and Judy's exhibition.
ReplyDeleteBlandina
Deletefor people to look and take the time to write about what they're thinking while/after looking is a wonderful gift for you and judy.
ReplyDeleteWish I could have been there!
ReplyDeleteOf course I read to the end and I'm so happy that the show was such a success (not that I had one moment of doubt). Having a visitors book is a wonderful resource too - who wouldn't want to read all those flattering things about their work!! (and, I might add, they are well deserved!).
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely comments from your visitors.xx
ReplyDeletePenny, your work is so truly inspirational and the beautiful stitches that tell your story are just like a lifeline for each of us. The time and investment of self is evident. The commitment and the dedication - be so very proud of all of your accomplishments. Just so wish I could have been there to see the works side by side!
ReplyDeleteSee you at Crieff with time for long talks! Bethany xxo