June 2026 – Karema

On Tuesday, we had the third session of the 5-minute video feedback, and my video was included in that session. This is not the first time Jonathan has used this technique in our sessions, and as part of this learning journey, I don’t see giving feedback to our peers as simply “giving feedback” It’s actually a valuable way to learn how to respond to and articulate views and opinions, and I find myself learning a great deal from this approach. Also, it’s not just about saying how much we like these videos, but about expressing gratitude to all those beautiful souls who have been so generous and thoughtful over the past 2 years. It’s a way of acknowledging how much we have taken from each other and learned from one another. This is not a one day encounter or a simple artwork review! It’s a 60week life experience that is worth every second of showing up and sharing space and time.

On the other hand, as someone receiving feedback, not for the first time during this course, but perhaps for the last time in this format, I felt incredibly grateful for all the thoughtful responses and blessed to be part of this group. Jonathan has not only succeeded in refining and enhancing our learning and work, but has also built a caring and compassionate community that I would love to stay in touch with beyond this course.These words I received will stay with me, and I plan to print them so I can keep them in physical form, as I know I’ll return to them again and again.

These sessions also made me reflect on how this course has connected us to people in different parts of the world, people who might have been physically distant, yet became part of a shared space filled with care and knowledge. I believe that one day we may visit and meet each other in person, and I’m grateful that this course made that possible, going beyond borders and connecting us as human beings, not just as students.

Today I went to deinstall my work from St George’s Hall. The Home and Away exhibition has come to an end after four weeks on display. What I found particularly interesting about this exhibition was the amount of attention it received and the number of letters that were sent, especially compared to other exhibitions I took part in last year, such as Unstable in Port Sunlight and the exhibition at Rushton’s House in Manchester.

I’m glad I used the silk prints, and it was encouraging to see how many people responded positively to them. The letterbox also encouraged visitors to leave their thoughts. I collected letters three times during the exhibition, and I included the first batch in the second edition of the book so that as many voices as possible could be part of the work.

Today, when I opened the letterbox, I found five letters and a feedback form, which people would usually leave on Mariana’s table for reporting purposes. I’m probably the worst person when it comes to actively asking for feedback, and I can be quite stubborn. If I believe in something, I tend not to rely on feedback in order to pursue it. However, I do believe feedback is important for improving the quality of the work and for understanding how people connect with it.

When I read the feedback that had been placed inside the letterbox, it seemed to be responding to the Moon work, and I really appreciated it. It reminded me that all the hard work over the past few years, the slow progress, the time, energy, printing, and experimentation, has been worthwhile. It also made me think about all the people who have been part of this journey.

Another note I found simply said, “Best art ever” written in tired ink. I don’t know whether it came from someone I know or a complete stranger, but it made me wish I could have given free copies to everyone who wanted or needed one.

From this experience, I’ve learned something that maybe useful for the MA show: 1-The letterbox is important. 2- Having additional prints alongside the book is also important, as they allow for quick engagement and can act as an introduction to the book itself. 3- Feedback is appreciated and valuable, but it should never feel required or forced.

Month: June 2026

5 Minute Video Feedback