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Ideas are the easy part
Back in June – I was reflecting on returning to work post parental leave, and more broadly, what returning to work in the art sector might look like. And amongst that – what meaningful…
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My Ambition
I have been reflecting on my ambition these last couple of months. – Miki is now at daycare 4 days a week, and J and I alternate the Wednesdays – which gives us quality…
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Art Work is Real Work is Art Work is Real Work
At the time of writing, I had been trapped in this cycle for months – I think it has always been for me – to write that is. To map my reflections, my version…
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Know thyself; A series of becomings
3 Jan 2025Last night I dreamt that my marriage was ending, and someone asked me where I’d like to be right now. I said, “in a bathhouse, on a beach or getting lost in…
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this jar of pickles
It’s 8.56pm and I’ve just put the baby to sleep. I am trying to unpick the jumble of thoughts in this brief half an hour where I feel mildly energised. We are six months…
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Miki
And so, the longest residency I’ll ever be on begins. At 11.35pm, 4 January 2024, Miki Mae Wright arrived 10 days early after an epic labour. But right on time it would seem. Hints…
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the yearly birthday reflection
I turn 38 today.Sometime in the next 3-4 weeks, a child may be born. 2 weeks ago, I wrapped up work after ~3 years at Next Wave – to go on parental leave. Read my reflections…
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grace
content warning: pregnancy loss / miscarriage A month ago, I would have been eight weeks pregnant when I woke up to a spot of bleeding. By 10.30pm that evening, I was having what I…
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More of the same
For the most part, 2021 has been all right. No, the extended lockdowns hasn’t been great, and my heart continued to ache at missing the family in Singapore. I remained frustrated and angry at…