I have noticed through emails and blog posts the amount of work being done by artists during these unusual times. Congrats to all! I admire those of you who have discovered ways to keep your art world/business going. It is fantastic to feel connected every morning as I tune into my emails and read about everyone’s creative process. As artists, we need many concentrated hours to create. The last eight months gave my husband and I the opportunity to produce while being isolated at home.
© 2020 Louise Levergneux. The accordion sides of Surveillance being cut.
Last April, as full time RV’ers, Michael and I decided to acquire a reliable place to stay. Our travels where put on hold while Covid dictated our lives. These days, weeks, months gave us the opportunity to write and produce in our incredibly compact space. Finally, cabin fever set in and with the virus still very much around; we required more room. In September we moved our studio spaces into a small, modest home (399 square feet) for our creativity to continue to blossom.
© 2020 Louise Levergneux. Getting ready to work on Surveillance.
© 2020 Louise Levergneux. Freshly cut pages for Surveillance.
With a major publication completed, I need to concentrate and get the next artists’ book — Surveillance — done. How to get back into this complicated book after so many months since my last review?
A blog post I read back in 2016 by Big Jump Press came to mind, while sitting here in front of all the various parts to assemble for Surveillance. The subject was on how to get organized for completing a project after a long break. The article is a fun read written by Sarah Bryant entitled “Ok, where was I?” and is very impressive.
For months, I kept Surveillance on the forefront of my mind, thinking of better ideas, solutions, materials... even while conceptualizing other ideas. It never dawned on me to put into place Sarah’s method. Once I got absorbed by manhole covers, Surveillance was put aside in safe containers and disappeared from my thoughts. Even though Sarah’s article is a terrific read, it’s a bit late for me.
© 2020 Louise Levergneux. The different parts to put together.
At the moment, the plan of action is to start recalling how I developed the model, folded paper, cut, glued and assembled the book... !!! My brain hurts just thinking about it all as I prepare to get started again.
© 2019 Louise Levergneux. The first page/cover template of Surveillance once the binding is opened.
© 2019 Louise Levergneux. View through the first page/ cover of Surveillance.
In the mean time, if you intend to take a break from a book project for whatever reason, please read Sarah’s post. My suggestion is to plan for the future.
© 2015 Louise Levergneux. I wish you all a great holiday season this month and hope you will be able to celebrate with loved ones.