Workshop reflection

I have been reflecting on the our workshop last week in which we were directed to create a piece of art work using a map we were given, we had to create art work based loosely on the brief of journey. Whether that be emotion or physical. It initially made me think of my morning journey where I rode my folding bike for the first time and got lost from the station!

I thought about these feelings of being lost but also the reality of calmness which I also felt. As though something was watching over me. The feeling of being lost isn't a fearful one for me. It reminded me of the feelings of coming to study art therapy. Going toward one avenue and realising this is shut off, then going down the only other available road, feelings of stress in finding the needed work experience. This was all going through my mind as I embark upon vast white space of the page.

 I begin by selecting my medium for which I am anxious about as I have no idea what I will even create let alone what I will create it with. I stand by the storage cupboard for much longer than usual before choosing charcoal. It's interesting upon reflection of my choice of charcoal as this is a medium I particularly love. It is like I sort comfort in my selection of tool in an environment where I was unsure and anxious of creating art work. I took charcoal and began my artwork journey.