I'm very peaceful about the whole thing - whatever it is (Pass, Merit or distinction) i've come away from 'Art Foundation' with a growth in knowledge, ability and a discovery of how i want to spend the rest of my life.
The course has been a real support for me, its given me an insight into what a creative community can be. Its a deeply diverse collection of people, and it isn't perfect. But its been my constant comparison to the church, and in many ways its become my church because truthfully i feel my relationship with God and my understanding of him as 'Creator' has grown so much deeper on the 5th floor of an office block with 67 people who to my knowledge don't have any particular faith than what ive released myself to experience during church
I have now come to this conclusion, and believe that there are many personal factors which contribute to these feelings.
- I have brought God into the area of my life which has taken over my time, and 'making' is what i've spent the majority of the year doing.
- Location. I live in Swansea and i study in Swansea this city is my home so i want to be involved in celebrating this place.
- Relationships and the growth of new friendships, has given me support and joy.
Although its good what i've experienced doing art foundation, i don't believe it has replaced Church although for this year its become a place for me to know God. Church has its own treasures, which have subtly rested in me and without the enjoyment and music of a service, i would be sad.
I have so much admiration for the church and how they approach life. Ultimately, church is all i want. I just don't no how to belong there anymore.
I feel what i'm going into is a period where i will form my own opinions, and outwork them through my art. This is the beginning of that, it may not be written well but hopefully you can understand the ideas that im putting across.
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