Pillar Box: Lately I have been...

So it's back to university and on attempting to start my final major project for my third and final year I came up completely blank. I just needed some me time to get creative and interested in what I love again - I was in dire need of inspiration!

To get me kick started I set off into the heart of London to visit a few exhibitions. I would strongly advise all of the below to any person who wants to feel inspired or can appreciate the creative world.

I was especially thrown back by some of the amazing talent I pondered for almost 3 hours over at the Paper exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. I honestly thought I would be there under an hour (which totally messed up my schedule for the day) but triple that and thats how long I spent looking in detail at the variety of beautiful and unique pieces. With the great diversity present, I didn't appreciate it all but there was so much there that I couldn't take me eyes off - an exhibition with something for everyone!

When looking at photographs I like and photographers I admire I shamefully find myself mindlessly typing their names into google. Nothing beats seeing the works up-close and printed in such great quality with that silver finish, it enabled me to appreciate every single detail. From now on I am sure to go see works face on instead of over the internet, the quality of print and settings set the works to their full potential.

I am so glad I took the first few weeks of university to explore and ignite my passion again, it has set me up to face the music...

If anyone has been to a great exhibition or interesting gallery that they think I could enjoy - please feel free to forward a suggestion, it would be much appreciated!

Jessica x

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