We have reached a very critical phase of the FMP. Its the time when you need to ensure that the "story so far" is evidenced by your supporting research and development activity. This should exist in your journal, sketchbook, material sampling and, where appropriate, blog entries. For those who may not appreciate what the blog could be have a look at Izzie's page on this blog. Others have also made good but different us of the blog - links to Youtube videos for example - but I think its fair to say that Izzie has made more consistent use of the blog than most. A recent comment left for her is as follows:
well its all going well. My last comment -You now need to refine the materials and quality of making - has certainly been taken to task. You have discovered a refined method of production which fully subscribes to your stated aim "I hope to create a piece of furniture that will reflect a mentally ill person’s state of mind". It is consistency, working with clear criteria, which has guided the work to date. We now have to consider the most critical phase - presentation. We have discussed a number of reasons why the work should not be fixed to the floor - all valued and considered - but know we have to make sure these reasons are communicated. Give it some thought prior to our next discussion.
