2020 Midpoint

Suddenly I look up and we’re more than halfway through the year. Seems like a lifetime ago that I traveled south to visit friends and family. Certainly things will never be the same. I’m thinking a bit of that old time tune – Take Me Home (to the Sweet Sunny South) It’s been part of the repertoire forever but now it’s taken on a whole new poignancy.

I’ve been fortunate to qualify for CERB funds through this time with shows cancelled and shops closed. Thank you Canada. We’re in a lull in infection rates right now so perhaps there will be time to travel to St. Andrews NB to pick up a sculpture that’s been stranded over there since the March shutdown. Meanwhile, I’ve been focused on home work – renos, shop improvements, new designs for future work. There will be a show in Annapolis this fall of some of my new pieces and hopefully I’ll finish a piece in time for consideration for the Craft Nova Scotia members’ show later in the year.

Stay safe and keep strong.

2 comments to 2020 Midpoint

  • Hi Alexa,

    I found you through the ArtsPlace website and really liked your artistic way with metal. My little house needs 2 railings (one on either side of 4 stairs and a porch). The steps/porch are wood and are not used except as a place for planters, but it’s an insurance thing motivating the work; (we use a side entry, welcome to NS!) and since the house is 200 years old, slapping on a glass or pre-fab unit seems cruel. I liked the banister you already did; light and open. We are in Karsdale just outside of Annapolis Royal. Can send you pictures and dimensions if you think this is project may be considered.

    • Alexa Jaffurs

      Hi Elaine,

      I’m going through old comments on my website and your communication from August 2022 came up as not answered. I have a hazy memory of replying and you coming up with an alternative to metal stair railings. Please let me know if that is correct. If not correct, my most sincere apologies for not responding sooner. I’ve been getting a lot of spam through the website contact form and perhaps deleted your query.

      Alexa

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