Its always difficult to write interesting and exciting news when all that sits before me is a heap (well, a mini-heap or perhaps a ‘heapette’) of tax returns waiting to hit the wires that will take them to the bosom of HMRC. Yes, I like the word ‘heapette’ – it makes it all feel a lot better. Just one ‘heapette’ to go…….tra la la!
In my last news I was about to leave for the Blues and Jazz Clubs of Chicago. In some ways it seems a long time ago but it doesn’t take long for the spirit to awaken and drift back onto North Halstead and South Wabash and the other dancing streets of Chicago. From there back to a large ‘heap’ – the ‘heapette’ was a long way off then and very difficult to even visualize. But everything comes to pass and I entered 2012 feeling very optimistic for the year ahead and excited for a lot of our clients, who are doing a lot of exciting things and together we are working on some amazing projects.
I don’t subscribe to the view that the adverse economic climate has to prevail in any circumstance that it is not actively or passively encouraged to do so. I’m not being contrary but the machinations of the ‘euro-zone’ are no match for innovation and enterprise and endeavour. But we’ve got to do it together. We will be the champions!
2012 will be the year of expanding the horizons and looking at new opportunities with clients in overseas markets and I am particularly, but not exclusively, referring to China. The economy there is as buoyant as the passion for all good things European, including European Art. Last year we worked with the Government of China to assist them in getting the work of a particular ‘installation’ artist into China – our efforts ultimately failed because the level of physical security for the work (to be located outdoors) did not meet the requirements of the artist and his management, but it really pushed open the door of opportunity. I have worked in China extensively and, approached with insight and genuine enthusiasm, it’s a really rewarding place to make business.
Our website is not quite news yet, although it is being gently steered away from being just another boring professional tombstone - poobah– but there’s still ways to go. Maybe it will be news by the time I write my news again!
