Imagine... finishing a day in the studio, working on your art, to step out from the studio into a beautiful ocean vista. You catch the wind in your hair as you walk over to The Gathering House for a freshly cooked gourmet meal and a relaxing time of sharing with other artists over that evening’s signature cocktail. All is well and the creativity is flowing.
Sound nice?
If you have spent anytime in my studio as either a new student, or hanging out in Open Studio there is little doubt that I have talked about my little retreat project ad nauseam. Some of you may have noticed the little pendant that I often wear that contains sand. You may even have been privy to even more info and have been so gracious as to get involved by volunteering for what is to come.
What? You haven’t heard?
Hmmm... that is about to change.
In the next few weeks while you make wonderful creations in Open Studio, Bryan and I will be tromping around the property on Long Island, Bahamas that will become the home for “SilverWorks 2” or Exnihilo Art Center. Although we will be in a place that normally beckons one to lay in a hammock with a Corona, we will be moving trees, meeting with builders, and filming the island for a launch of the project’s fundraiser on either Kickstarter, or Indiegogo.
Years of work have been in the making of this project so far, searching for the land, purchasing the land, designing the buildings, not to mention copious amounts of research and planning to inform all the important decisions to be made (even the menus!) But now the “real” work begins.
Big dream? Absolutely.
Will it take time? Of course.
What does this mean for SilverWorks “1”?
If you are worried that your purple smithing playground is in jeopardy do not fret. It isn’t going anywhere. And I will continue to invest just as much energy as in the past (what do you think I do on my days off anyway?)
Instead imagine the opportunity as a student of SilverWorks to be invited (once built) to test out our little haven by the sea. Yes we will be enlisting beta testers!
If this is the first you have heard of my little dream, and you are intrigued and would like more info on how you can get involved please drop me a note and I will tell you more.
I will be back in the studio in a few weeks!