EXERCISATIONS - An exercise motivation tool kit

The Exercisations project served as my apprenticeship as an artist. I tried numerous art classes but none seemed to work, so in 2012 I decided on a year of self-study.

The original idea was a book but I wanted to give people a daily reminder that exercise is so great that they simply can no longer resist getting started.

Each pack contains a display stand for the 52 cards, one for each week of the year. On the front there is an artwork featuring elements from the inspirational poem on the reverse.

I also got friends, family and a voice over artist to record the poems. Maybe one day they will appear on Spotify.

I made 100 Exercisations sets and I found 12 remaining sets and these signed limited edition packs are now for sale at the 2012 price of £25 plus postage and packaging.

I very much enjoyed writing the fun poems and designing the intricate artworks. I hope that they can help inspire people to exercise and improve their health and well-being!

In 2013 I was awarded winner of the best contemporary art category in the Master of Art International, so I think the apprenticeship was worth it.