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I had never done any kind of artist residency before, so I was very excited but didn’t quite know what to expect. My goal for these two weeks was to fully immerse myself in the creative side of being an artist- away from the everyday distractions and admin that come with being self-employed. I was looking forward to spending my time exploring the landscape, sketching, engraving and experimenting with new imagery. What drew me to this residency was the landscape of vast mountain ranges and the changing tides of the estuary. They remind me of my home back in Canada. Now that I live in Cornwall, I don’t get many opportunities to spend time in the mountains, so I was especially looking forward to this part. These two weeks pushed me out of my comfort zone, in the best possible way. Highlights include:
During my time in Wales, I spent a lot of time sketching and engraving small test blocks. I was particularly interested in capturing the ever-changing light on the mountains and water. Going into this residency, I was focused mainly on the work I would make there. I planned to create a series of experimental sketches and prints, and build up a visual library of imagery that would inform my work for years to come. I’m happy to say that I accomplished all this, but what I didn’t anticipate was the inspiration I would get about my art practice and life as a whole. Meeting with other artists and seeing the way they create creative communities around them made me think more deeply about my own life and my art practice. I came back to Cornwall full of new ideas about a new body of work, but also with ideas about how I can use my art practice to create community and meaningful connections with others. Jay Caskie website
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