Tutorial

I had my first tutorial, which went really well and gave me a lot to think about. It is very interesting how one conversation can change my outlook on my work... The main thing that I took from the discussion was how I use and look at subjects which have something quite phobic about them e.g. the wasps nest, the macro photograph of the eye, mould... I think I have realised this to some extent before, mostly through other people's reactions to these things (I enjoy seeing the horrified/surprised/squirming response people have), but I've never given any great consideration to it or why I choose these subjects. It was quite a revelation to hear this and begin to recognise this in my work, and it seems the more I look, the more I find which relates to phobias and provokes phobic responses; I have thought about it a lot since and think it could be a basis for the next project. I really want to pick apart what it is that makes something 'scary' and the notions of attraction and repulsion which, with phobias, often overlap.

I was pleased to hear that my work looks to be on track for the assessment. I felt like I needed some reassurance at this stage because it is the first time being assessed in this way. As I have attended as much of the course as possible and produced work consistently throughout the term I don't feel anxious to make work to be assessed.