GOOD LUCK Y'ALL!

Said goodbye today to Jenni, Rachel and Calum. They set off on Monday for Thailand. They all aim to keep me informed as they travel around South East Asia. Nine Trades goes Global! I explained that the Nine Trades magazine will soon be underway, and that as soon as it's published, i'll send them a copy. 

Rachel said she's intrigued to see the outcome of my visits to the Salon. I reckoned she's come up with one of the best ideas of the project so far; to have her visit to the surgeon for a cataract operation filmed, along with soundtrack of piped music into the theatre. Unfortunately we were too late in seeking permission for this idea to materialise, but nonetheless, I loved that Rachel saw the potential in this, imagining it within the gallery environment. A client of mine once told me that the highlight of her son's recent promotion to a head surgeon's position was the fact he got to choose which music was played during operations. True fact. 

RACHEL IN THE STAFFROOM

Jenni has been quite emotional all week, as staff and long-standing clients shower her with farewell gifts. She said she'll be in touch via her Facebook. I think, after a slightly bemused initial reaction to an artist being in the salon, Jenni has been happily engaged with the project. She said she had found the humour in 'Comment of the Week' refreshing and that it made her think differently about what 'real art' is. Jenni was also quick to tell her many clients about the project, and heard divided opinions about the work displayed on the salon floor. A client this week, for example, thought the piece,'HARD WORK/WORK HARD' not very encouraging for new recruits to the hairdressing industry. Jenny defended the straightforward depiction of the realities of salon life as an message to dissuade wannabe 'superstar' hairdressers. Cheers Jenni!!

JENNI(LEFT)AT DISCO INJURIES NIGHT

Calum has been enthusiastic throughout the first six months of the project. From his Django Reinhardt t-shirt travelling round Europe with him, to the infamous 'Lick My Wound' image at the Disco Injuries Show, Calum has been an inspiration! Never questioning the validity of any of the ideas, always adding to the process with his own unique vision. A true artist. Have a great year away! Ya lucky bastard!

 

CALUM SOMEWHERE IN SPAIN OR FRANCE

Wishing you all the best. Have a great time!