Posts

Showing posts from 2014

Most recent post

The Inhabited Pause

Image
  The Inhabited Pause "Waiting is not merely the passage of time; it is an active, often uncomfortable internal labour." In Waiting Room Portrait, I explore the profound tension of maintaining one’s presence within the "in-between." Drawing inspiration from the quiet, heavy resignation in HonorĂ© Daumier’s waiting rooms, this digital watercolour seeks to transform the modern waiting experience from a static period of boredom into a vivid, spiritual practice. The central figure is an anchor of introspection amidst a whirling, chaotic background of light and colour. By utilising thick, expressive brushstrokes, I’ve constructed a pose—hand to chin, face obscured—that captures the weight of self-reflection. While the figure remains grounded on a dark, solid base, the palette of searing magentas and electric purples suggests an internal landscape that is anything but silent. These "loud" colours represent the heat and tension of a mind that is fully engaged with...

Finding selfless love in Myanmar

Image
Visual thoughts within minor time within major events. Nothing actual but all is relevant through subjectivity and positioning. Looking through an understanding which is based on limitation - capability and clarity of personal vision. No direct anchorage to bedrock, this is within the gap, and with no iintention to connect stepping stones. Within this space there is no linear need and no need to make sense. It is for non- sensical intensions - daydreaming within moments of actuality. Did you hear god breath ? Can you think within your personal cage? Listening for self consideration, remembering but knowing -  forgottence . How will we remember? I will remind you. Playing with Fire. In the mind of consciousness fire warms each step into the future.  Wet organism playing with fire to evolve into what could be seen. Only to see what fire will allow us to see. Heaviness of safety. Enclosed with brick, mortar, steel and glass. Within a wea...

Personal framework for leadership development

Image
Personal Framework for Leadership Development. Introduction My leadership journey is about self- realisation , via an evolving pathway of opportunity and application. Whilst my development has obvious milestones, these stepping points do not lead towards a premeditated leadership goal. My approach has not been as intuitive as Magnus Walker Go with your gut feeling nor has it been as linear as Charlie Bell, who spent decades climbing the McDonald's corporate ladder. I have not instigated or created an innovative company that has changed the world. Nor have I transformed one that was struggling to survive and now leads the way. I do not have the knowledge expertise to change a domain of thinking. However, my approach and willingness to explore new thoughts of action has lead me to a keen interest in leadership within educational settings. I am particularly interested in leadership paradigms that can enable creativity, change, innovation and entrepreneurship within schools. My...