How was the Wembley gig on the 6th July? It went really well. I was very humbled to get a standing ovation by the audience. THE WHO were epic. It was a special night. I felt great in my Paul Costello military jacket. I felt great with my band. It was an amazing experience I hope to repeat! What is an average day for you? Are you inspired all the time to write? I know you have your note books. I write daily, I have hundreds of notebooks. Always one on the go. I write poetry and have so much I’ve decided to work on a book of my poems. I’m very excited as it’s become such a project of love. I want it to be something you would treasure as much as I do. Who usually is the first person that you share ideas with? My 7 year old daughter. Children are honest! She is very creative and has exceptional understanding and knowledge of art and gives it me straight! And finally what are you doing straight after this interview? I’ve got to load the dishwasher, Domestic duty calls! I’m working on my poetry / art installation for Latitude next week. Its becoming so beautiful. I’m terrified and excited as I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone, which is essential for growth. Then I will walk the dog and unpack! Imelda May premieres an exclusive performance art piece in collaboration with Latitude. For the first time ever, May will open up her private world in an abstract and unique peek through the keyhole experience. “Hallowed” is a brave immersive and connective exploration of Imelda May’s recent, dramatic transformation and an introduction to her great skill as a poetic story-teller. Within an illuminated reflective-cube in Latitude’s secluded woodland, Imelda will welcome participants inside a sensory space to watch her write and observe her creative process both within and also ‘on’ her fractured glass walled environment. Supported by an immersive soundscape and emotive projected stills this unusual live project offers a unique and honest reflection of the artist through a window to a room. ’Hallowed’ is a very personal project for me. I’ve put a lot of thought, heart and soul into it. I’ve delved. My reason for doing it is because I’m often asked about my creative/writing process which I find hard to describe. Art leads me. It’s a quiet, calm, safe, almost sacred space for me. And, as are most artists I know, I’m both an introvert and extrovert depending on what I’m doing. So I’ve decided to creatively open up which naturally feels intrusive but my aim is to make it feel inclusive. I want to push my own boundaries of what’s comfortable to me. Art in all its forms should never get comfortable. A little danger/change tends to lead to growth and so I hope to learn from this. Inspire and be inspired. But, as you can imagine, I’m simultaneously nervous and excited about ‘Hallowed’. I’m either crazy or brave! www.thefrankmagazine.com
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