Roasted Addiqtion Thursday 17 February, 1.10pm

Occupant one: Over tea and coffee we got straight to the point and shared our current state of mind. Health was a big topic. It's sudden impact on several poeple's lives propelled us to philosphise about the need to seize every moment, to be content (as one can be) with what one has. To make time, tune-in, share, support and laugh, this was what we thought was important. We talked about simplifying, trusting and accepting that things would be as they would be. Right or wrong. We talked about making art even when we weren't 'making' art and the tension that caused. The enjoyment of things became clear to us both.
Occuptant two: A chance to catch up for a coffee with a friend I have known for 8 or 9 years.  We met while studying art at university and taking the opportunity to share the highs and lows of being a practising artist has been a feature of our friendship.  This meeting was no different and the issues of work/life/health balance and the struggle to get that just right were discussed.
The Fringe Festival postcard was on the table outlining the Traces project and we agreed to take part in the exchange of recollections of the conversation.