Personal Project Thoughts

I have reached a stage in my Personal Project and wondering whether to divert a little. I have shot several films both colour and black and white that I am happy with. I'm not sure if shooting any further images is necessary as I think I have enough now. My images have a narrative that tells the story of my relationship with the landscape of my ancestral home of Wales, they are painterly, expressionistic, soft and timeless. I could shoot more and try to improve on what I have, but I'm really not sure that this is necessary.

My concern now is are they enough? Is there something I could add to them to make the narrative clearer for a wider audience? Do they stand alone as images? What could I add to them to enhance them?

I'm thinking about script, writing from old texts, poetry, or bible. My brother has a large old bible that has been passed down from generation to generation. Maybe I should photograph this and layer it on to one or two of my images. Or maybe photograph it to add to the series of images. I have letters from my mother, and letters that my mother wrote to my grand father. These could be another source to add to the narrative.

I have also been recommended a book People of the Black Mountains by Raymond Williams. I think I should buy this and read it, it may give me the inspiration I need right now.

I also need to visit some galleries. I would like to spend a day in London as there are so many exhibitions there that are of interest to me. I may book a rail ticket ....

The exhibitions take place in May (Swansea) and June (London). Once we return from our Easter Break these will very quickly be upon us. I have started working on my Visual Journal again, but I've come to a halt as I need that inspiration that I'm searching for. I have plenty of writing and artist research in the journal, but not enough of my own images. I will rectify this is the next week and have some images printed.