So happy to hear the subject of spiritually being discussed alongside art. Thank you Matthew. I felt it was almost taboo at art schools (MA 13 + BA 25 years ago) to connect these practises.

Eastern philosophy has inspired me all my adult life (especially Taoism) and the breaking down of the ego to enable an open and humble state to create my art, has been fundamental to my own practice. Your words “A life shaped by practice, by repetition, by staying with the small and ordinary” resonates with me especially.