On the 4th August I will be giving an informal demo and talk at Tatha gallery. To be perfectly honest the thought of showing people how I work fills me with a certain amount of trepidation since my painting process is usually a very private pursuit. The state I need to enter when painting is one of feeling removed and losing myself, so I can feel free enough to recreate the sensations of my subject yet simultaneously finding an almost hyper state of awareness. The painting then flows and becomes about that very moment I find myself in, feeling energised by the complete absorption.
Painting in front of a room full of people will therefore present new challenges. But I hope that it will spark new conversations and ideas and perhaps add another dimension to the experience of making work.
If you wish to attend the talk please contact Tatha Gallery 01382 690800. Spaces are limited.
Helen Glassford • Studio Shot