Happy New Year, I hope 2009 will be a good year for everyone. Personally, I dislike odd numbers.... not sure why.... so '09 freaked me out a little bit. But strangely enough, as its related to 6, which is my favorite number, it's not as bad as 5.... or 7....
I turned 19 on the 20th December as well, I always found it fun when I was younger that my age matched the last number in the year. Before my birthday I was in New York, which was amazing, and very inspiring. It was my second trip there, but this time with College instead of family. I would love to go again, and I'm seriously considering studying/living/working there after my degree.
I didn't take many photos, mainly because my digital compact camera died, but plus I didn't feel the need to. If I had had my film SLR on me, I would have taken 100s, but it felt too touristy, too cliche, and there was so much to do in 6 days that I concentrated on the experience rather than documenting it. That would be another bonus about living there, exploring in more detail. I had just discovered Brooklyn the day we left, Bedford has the most amazing vintage shops, and such a cool feeling going on thats completely different to Manhattan.
New Years was fun, I went down to Stratford-upon-Avon (the birth place of Shakespeare for those non-English readers), and stayed at a friend's house for a few days. It was a nice get-away, a mini holiday if you will. It was quite depressing when I got home, as all I'm doing now is ten ton of work. I can't wait to move away next year to university, I love my foundation course, but I have been there for 3 years now.... its time to move on.
I have interviews in the upcoming months, so wish me luck! My choices are Edinburgh, Slade, Goldsmiths and Liverpool.... I'm not sure what I would do if I go into more than one, I'm not sure how I would choose!
Again, apologize for lack of work... I always say this. At some point, I will photograph the drawings and sculpture work I have been doing, but my work has moved on so much from my photography days here on DA that its simply not as easy to post. Hopefully that makes sense. I do have a short film I made a couple of months ago that I might try and post, if my computer skills are up to it.
Anyway, here are some of my recent favourites:
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