At the beginning of 2022, I made a promise to myself that if I didn’t feel solid about what I was putting out into the world and didn’t have a clear idea of where I wanted to go with my work, that I would hang it up and do something else. For quite a while, I’ve been feeling rather lost with regard to my personal work, like I didn’t have a clear idea of what my voice was. One of the hardest things for me to do is to see what I do more objectively. Fortunately, I have people around me who are not only terrific supporters, but who are also able to call me out when I need it, and to see things in me (and my work) that for whatever reason I am unable to see. I’ll talk about it in more detail another time, but the short version is that I feel really good about the year ahead.
I’m bringing Process Driven back next year and taking it beyond photography and the visual arts to include conversations with different types of makers. I’m also thinking about changing the format to potentially include multiple guests per episode and perhaps even video. Deep Natter is changing a bit as well. Conversations with Sean will go to monthly and my goal is to bring in a different co-host for at least one additional episode per month. At least one other show is in the works as well, but I’ll save that for later.
I’m back in the studio painting, working on a few new projects, including one I’m calling Cell Damage. I’m also in pre-production on a new body of work based on the life of John F. Kennedy. I’m exploring new techniques and working at a much larger scale than anything I’ve done before and I’m excited to see where it goes. I don’t have anything to show on it yet, so be sure to subscribe for updates.
Thank you so much for all of the support you’ve shown me. I really do appreciate it.
I’d love to hear how 2022 was for you and what’s on your horizon for the year ahead. Let me know in the comments, or feel free to reach out to me directly.
While I can’t say my photography has improved by leaps and bounds, I think I’m beginning to finally feel a direction I want to go with it.
I actually have a project in mind for a body of work, and that’s a first for me. I have no clue how or when I will be able to start it, but that fact I have one in mind and I’m a journal is exciting for me. This past year has been a lot of self identification and inner work, and I’m hoping the next year will provide space for me to make time to create.