It is in the nature of makers that you are always looking for inspiration, things to explore and reflect on, aspects to play with, input to develop your work
Reflecting on aspects of the work in care homes that are personal input for me as a maker
aspect 1 there is this fascinating primaevel tendency to collect, sort, order and arrange. A vital part of creating.
aspect 2 these useless and beautiful actions that are fit for an artist
attempt to create again a plate with shards of pottery
crocheting in the mind
aspect 3 this universal attraction of young & innocent, defenseless & pitiful
Will you please adopt me?
she is really appalled when she hears the sad life story of the orphan dog
next time her even more tender reaction is for a young girl (can I take her home with me?)
feeding the needy rabbit
aspect 4 the possibility of lines of communication between different worlds
Hello, what is your name? My name is Geert. Did you do any sports in the past? Did you have a pet? Regards, Geert
in his answer he tells about his work in the harbour of Amsterdam and the sugarboats he had to unload