PPP3: Visiting Professional - Victo Ngai

Today we welcomed Victo Ngai to the studio. There had been a lot of build up to her arrival with the tutors barely able to restrain their excitement. I knew little of Ngai's work apparent from a brief investigation when I found out she would be coming to the college. Her work doesn't really appeal to me, but I can see why people appreciate it.

What really stood out to me was her professional demeanour, whilst also having a nice personality. When asked if she had ever been late for a deadline she flatly replied - 'no'. This hit a chord with me after recently missing the Guardian brief deadline.

She also spoke about her feelings towards side jobs whilst building a name for yourself. She personally felt that working a part time creative job as you build your practice isn't the strongest of choices as it could distract from you personal work. I don't agree with this belief as throughout my time on the course there have been briefs that I've felt weren't best suited for me but I've learnt something from them regardless. This is how I'd expect it to be with a part time creative job in many regards.

It was an enjoyable day however and I hope to see another visiting professional before my time at the college ends.