For too long I have been exploring my creativity with little direction. I experiment widely and create freely but lack focus which means that I start things and never really feel that my work is finished. I find it easy to reflect on how I can improve my work as I always feel that my work can be improved. I am writing my manifesto to create a set of rules that will guide and focus my work keeping in mind my ethical values.

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• Gather materials widely – Using materials that are natural or that would otherwise go to waste. 

• Create daily – Consider and create art for at least 30 minutes each day.

• Experiment widely – Test new materials, new styles of creating, and new methods of making.

• Go outside – Discover new places, get lost in an environment, record surroundings and visit galleries.

• Revisit ideas – Look back at creative work from the past and take the time to revisit it and develop it differently.

• Have an open mind – Embrace feedback and accept new ideas, even when you are unsure whether something will work or not. 

• Promote equality & diversity – Be proud to be an older female artist, promote and support work by other female artists and embrace and promote diversity.

• Respect the environment – Create art that does not pollute or damage the environment and use waste/scrap materials whenever possible to create artwork.

• Collaborate – Be open to working with others, sharing ideas and skillsets to produce exciting outcomes.