'I found my time spent at Sam Rit to be very rewarding, in an artistic and a social, personal sense.' - Joolie Gibbs, Gympie, Australia
- Joolie Gibbs
- May 28, 2015
- 1 min read
I found my time spent at Sam Rit to be very rewarding, in an artistic and a social, personal sense. Coming from a full on job as a regional Gallery Coordinator, where long days and many daily meetings were the norm, to easing into a much slower pace with totally my own schedule, and only a few people to talk to was just what I needed. Reflecting back on my 2 weeks, I miss the daily heartbeat of the small village of Sam Rit with its patterns of life, like the daily varied and many birdsongs, the sound of the Tokkei (the large gecko), the sound of the Buddhist prayers from the loudspeaker that could be heard all over the village, the jingle of the cows being led around the village and being gently guided home at night by their owners, and the local children playing ball games and hide and seek outside the studio. I enjoyed the pace of life that went on around me as I worked daily in the residency studio creating my own rhythm to work to, and enjoying my solitude. My daily excursions on the supplied bike provided ample material for me, either from direct sketches or photographs, and was a great way to get a feel for the community. Believing you see more by walking or riding a bike, I even ventured to Phimai one day on the bike, on the hottest day of my stay, but I do recommend the Thai massage when you get there.
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