Grayson Perry, my hero!

I've been really busy this week working on my world aids day project.  The embroidery stitches I'm using are done in a freeform style, and some are quite big.  Nevertheless, they are really time consuming.  I'm glad I did a time plan which I am following.  I'll be finished the embroidery in my design this week.  That leaves me time to assemble all parts and prepare my statement for assessment.
I have also been doing my PDP report.  It's taking me ages as well.  I'm not too skilled at writing reports, but I'm sure it's better than last years attempt.
I'll be starting work on my essay after this week.  I have decided to write about Grayson Perry.  I find him fascinating with a great satirical sense of humour.  I don't quite understand why he and his work appeal to me so much, it just grabs me.  Perhaps I'll find out during my essay research.  I do know that I like the way he preserves vivid memories and observations in his work--warts and all.  His work is frank and brutally honest.  I felt like this in first year when I chose Percy Wyndham Lewis for my essay.  I had never heard of him, but was drawn to his work after seeing a portrait of his wife in Kelvingrove Art Gallery.  He also had a unique rebellious personality.

The Reith Lectures 2013

Maybe I have a sub conscious longing to be a rebel! Too late I fear.
Luckily, I'm starting my research at the same time as Perry is giving The Reith Lectures on Radio 4.  I listened to the first one this week.  If Perry wasn't an artist, he could be a comedian.  His observations and related comments were hilarious.  

First piece of embroidered design

What A Yarn!

This week I am up to my eyes in every kind of yarn you could imagine.  I bought some from McArees in Stirling. That shop is like Aladdins cave.  I spent ages just touching the wools, and even longer choosing the right textures and colours for my design.  I have started embroidering the first part of my design, but I've left it in college for to-morrow so I'll have to add a picture next week.  I must write my mid module tutorial for next week, then get started with my essay first draft.  My graduation plan for PDP must also be started (everything comes in threes).

lay out of design

Following a second visit to the hospital and conversation with Babs McCool, I have decided to request a white wall space.  This will enhance the design. I aim to get a lot of embroidery work done between to-morrow and next Wednesday.

stitch samples

I want this work to be bright and colourful, reflecting the optimism and advance of treatment and research.  I will be introducing strong movement in the design, representing the tenacity of sufferers, their families and friends.