The time has come for me to indulge in myself for a bit... Today I took an almighty leap towards investing in my creativity. I am embarking on a new path and will therefore sadly be leaving
the
Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.
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| Putting up a Sowerby, 2010 |
I
have very much enjoyed my time working at the gallery and will forever
cherish the memories and friendships I have made whilst working there. I
am
proud to have been part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s staff and
will be forever grateful for the
kindness they showed to me. My time at Kew was invaluable and now it is
time for someone else to take the baton.
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| Ken, me and Laura putting up paintings for Bulbmania, 2010 |
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| The Big Draw, 2010 |
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| The Big Draw, 2010 |
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| Billy Showell's book launch and signing, 2010 |
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| Wendy Hollander's book signing, 2010 |
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| Marianne North being restored, 2010 |
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| Picnic's in Kew with Henry and my bicycle, 2011 |
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| Snowy day in Kew, February 2012 |
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| Kew the Music, Tim Minchin, 2012 |
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| Oxana and moi in Kew Gardens, 2012 |
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| David Nash install, Autumn 2012 |
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| Cairn Column, David Nash, 2012 |
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| Masumi demonstrating her skills, 2011 |
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| Special dinner in the Temperate House, 2013 |
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| Christmas lights at Kew Gardens, 2013 |
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Ending on a high - Rory McEwen's wall of tulips, 2013
So I have 19 working days left. I want you all to know that will always do my best to keep you informed about the upcoming exhibitions at Kew, whilst hopefully making Inky Leaves much more focused on my own work which, with any luck, is about to get the time it needs to really develop and grow.
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Go for it Jessica! If you want to do something do it now while you are young!
ReplyDeleteI will miss you every time I will visit Kew from now on, it was so nice to see you at the gallery. But things change, as they must... and we will meet at exhibitions and secret gardens :)
All the best to you, and don't worry, you will do just fine!!! xxx
Thanks Alena! I am looking forward to this next phase of my life but am a bit scared. We shall see how it goes - it'll be fun and free whatever happens and I will be enjoying myself at my drawing board for sure. I will miss seeing you too. We shall have to meet at other botanical art shows now and maybe we can meet as visitors at Kew in the future?!
DeleteI am travelling with a variable wifi signal and just managed to see this post. I am so sad that Kew will be loosing you, as you have been so spectacular in your role at the Sherwood Gallery, and given us all such a lot of inspiration and endless, invaluable information. However, as one door closes and another opens, the world is your oyster now, and I wish you huge success with your work as it moves into its next event. I'll be smiling and cheering you on all the way. Lots and lots of Love from Coral.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Coral. I am so glad that you found my posts informative and inspiring. I am sad to be leaving Kew, but I feel I have come to a point where I have to start this venture of painting and to put more hours into it. I originally asked to go part time, but it wasn't really something they wanted to do and I am glad in a way as it's forced me to jump and make a stronger commitment to my art. Exciting days!
DeleteI'll miss seeing you at the gallery and wish you well for future endeavours
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine! It's just reached the time for a change and to start something new. I will miss Kew and seeing you there regularly. It'll be mostly at RHS and SBA shows where we will meet now I suppose!
DeleteIn bocca al lupo Jessica. !!!! Changesa are always new breath and life!
ReplyDeleteThanks Renata! Time for a change and to start something new. It's so nice to have a bit of breathing room, but I will miss Kew for sure.
DeleteA lot of people will miss you at the gallery Jess.
ReplyDeleteThanks mum, yes I have been pretty blown away by everyone's response. I am deeply touched.
DeleteGood Luck Jess. Kew's loss is the worlds gain, as even more people, will now be able to see your amazing talent. Success is coming your way.
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Thanks Chris! Can't wait to start this adventure
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