Making Memories Last

My daughter, Bull, had her first day of primary school last week. Despite the fact that I've been alongside her every step of the way since birth, the fact that she's turned six already still caught me by surprise. I thought I would be more prepared, but as I watched her nervously step into the classroom, I realized how time seemed to slip away in these micro moments. That thing hit hard. 

Growing up in a household of stunted emotional capacity, I never wanted that to be any part of Bull's childhood experience. I'd like her to know how much she is loved, and that no matter how tough things can get, love is abundant, and a constant. I don't intend to hide my feelings from anyone, either. You guys all know how passionate I am about the Thi Bull sculpts - with each one being crafted to celebrate an important milestone in my daughter's journey. 

So, as she's crossed the threshold into this new, and very exciting chapter of her life, I am even more motivated to make these memories last. People do this in different ways. Some make videos, some take thousands of photos, and some create scrapbooks filled with mementos. For me, it's about doing what I do best, and this time, I will do it through the inspirations from my daughter's art creations, which she cherishes probably more than anything else in the world. Six years old, and she's already twice the artist that I'll ever be. 

This is going to be very different from the GSK works that you are used to. It's gonna be quite random, and messy, just like Bull's moments of spontaneity. That is the point. It is less about being perfect, and more about capturing the rawness and genuinity of these experiences. I find myself eager to immortalize them in a way that will allow us to look back someday, and remember the feelings that made them so special.