I am finally on my way back to Bermo to begin the residency in full. Stopped over at the Hay festival on the way for an event on behalf of NTW where The Guardian critic Michael Billington interviewed Lucy Davies, Mike Pearson and me. What a charming man, and, as we discovered over dinner a fervent disciple of Ken Dodd !
He even donated us his case of cava ( the Hay gift to participating artists), much to the delight of Catrin (NTW’s wonderful press officer) who is also ‘caring’ for mine as I’m overloaded with luggage, laptops, props and various bits ‘n bobs (this visit will be an almost 6 week stint).
The Cava will have to remain on ice till I return.
The technical team are already assembled and are currently constructing the main installation (the ‘social sculpture’ that will animate the archive). The church hall where its ‘housed’ will also be the embarkation point for the ‘For Mountain, Sand & Sea’ excursion.

Currently I’m on the train surrounded by bank holiday pleasure seekers on my way to meet the team to see how things are shaping up and to totally immerse myself into the town and the project once more. Unfortunately, little time to take in the spectacular journey as there’s way too much to do.
Plotting; planning; thinking; dreaming; worrying….only three and a half weeks to go.

YIKES!