I went to the International School of Venice and talked to a head teacher Nic Waugh about doing an art project with them. I want to make a series of 'dens' with different year groups, which will result in a series of photographs. I like the concept of den-making as, like the creation of objects out of lego, it's one of the first construction activities we do as children. In this case we are making our first temporary sculptures, using elementary easily found household objects, i.e. Sheets, String, Pegs, Chairs and Tables. Nic was very keen for me to work with them and was happy to write letters for the children, so they can bring their own sheets and other materials into the school. I like Nic very much, she's fun and very open minded. Later in the day I meet up with two local Venetian's Silvia Casini and Nicola Callegaro. We discuss art (Silvia is a photography and film curator) and interesting and unusual places to visit in Venice (Nicola is a marketing manager for the city of Venice). They are a charming couple whom are very helpful and their english is perfect. Silvia expresses an interest in my work. I invite her to my temporary studio. I very much hope she visits as she is seemed like a very dynamic and clued up individual, whom I think would be excellent to work with. I look forward to meeting them again, hopefully some time next week.
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