I want my own collective thanks.

Getting increasingly frustrated at the art industry. Figured out that from our degree cohort only 8 of us to my knowledge were still studying or working in creative areas, in contrast to areas of teaching where people specialise their career in their area of study. (sciences/medical)

Kite had mentioned an Art collective in Derby and potential residencies - which is amazing but there's nothing on my doorstep and I want there to be.  They literally only exist because someone set them up with a framework and funding... why can't we have that?

Heard about this questionable artist that sourced thousands in funding and then scarpered, and figured if there's appetite to fund this, then why not us..we're legitimate!

Took the decision with Kite and to set up croK. Called Poppy into a teams call to update her on our intentions and see if she was in, and set some practical objectives to get things moving. This is intended to set up a group that supports us to work in the way that we want - making art that comes from positive circumstances.

Aware that I need to find a balance between this venture and my actual practice but hoping that one feeds the other. 

Absolutely bloody love this by Poppy... and I have sooo many ideas for more images.