Back to the Wendy Whiteley questions - I am finding this very difficult!
How do you ask questions to the ex-wife of a late artist (who died in his prime), on topics such as his processes, his emotional state when creating, influences and love of water, wildlife, travel (the themes our exhibition is based on)? How do you be sensitive but also questioning enough to allow her to speak openly about his works (when much of it would probably be quite upsetting).
I have not been able to really focus on this task, as I don't know Wendy personally. I have heard that she is a very strong willed woman... But who am I to generate these questions which I feel may be intrusive? I have no journalism training, so I don't know how to approach this and have done what I can. I have relayed my feelings to my supervisor and I was surprised to know that she feels much the same....
But for now, the focus is on the Open Day tomorrow! Everyone is invited, there will be performances by Ruark Lewis, Wild Ones - Art and Designer market stalls, kids activities and much more...
I hope to see you there!
I really understand your feeling about the face-to-face interview. I have ever been through this kind of things, but you think it over afterwards, you would find something different. Yes, it really is that, because we make ourselves nervous when we first deal with things. But i think you did it well, just release yourself and got some advice from the supervisor was a wise choice.
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