by domelvin on January 4, 2012
2012 looks like it’s going to be as interesting and volatile as 2011, but for me it’s really going to be different, in exactly one week I leave London for good for a new life in the south of France. Already boxed and bagged my London life ready to ship and already saying au revoir! to friends and colleagues. It’s so easy to take friendships for granted when you have access to them whenever you like, but close to leaving, I am reflecting and realise what amazing friends and relationships i do have with the people i care about, they can’t be bought or ego massaged.. there is an element of unconditional understanding, tolerance, forgiveness, love and laughter.. A history together! long term friendships grow without knowing it and then when they are not on tap 24/7 the importance of them kicks in.. I’m very lucky to have such strong and valuable friendships and I guess with this in mind no distance on the planet is going to change that.. I look forward to summer visits
by domelvin on November 14, 2011
I’ve been quiet for a few months as it’s time to deconstuct my old life, pack it in boxes for a year or two and get ready for a new life in europe, Plans for House Futur Fusion in the south of France are gaining momentum. New life, new ideas, new creative inspirations, its always very exciting to initiate change in one’s life, but this will be the biggest yet. I believe that if you want to realize grander ambitions, then of course you have to take bigger risks.. I’ve tried this before but with little success, not easy to be an artist who makes art isn’t exactly commercial, but in the end i love what i do and it feels right, so wouldn’t change what i do it for anything else.
by domelvin on August 22, 2011
Just when you think you’re on a set path and things flow from one situation to another.. CRASH! a metaphorical meteorite hits and everything changes. we go next month to look at some derelict barns and land in south of France, hopefully to find the perfect place to realise a dream of building a unique living space. Let’s be honest if I wait any longer to do it in London it’s never going to happen unless I win on the lottery. So a huge change in lifestyle, culture and language as we plan and are getting ready to relocate in march 2012.
I can’t wait! and really looking forward to getting my teeth in to a big project which is all our own, an artist retreat and gallery guesthouse in ultra modern style. Definitely a new chapter in our lives, and a new direction in being creative i think.. Watch this space!
