Work in Motion: A Reflection on Presence and Process

This reflection is part of an ongoing practice of noticing work as it happens — before outcomes, before evaluation, before resolution.

Seeing the Work: Practice in Motion

Some work is not meant to resolve quickly.

It stays open — exploratory, unfinished — because its value lies not in outcome but in engagement. This kind of work can be difficult to recognise, especially in cultures that reward completion, clarity, and performance.

What I’ve been learning is how important it is to see this work while it’s still moving.

Not to assess it.

Not to improve it.

But to acknowledge it as real.

In shared creative and community spaces, contribution doesn’t always look productive. Sometimes it looks like testing, circling, trying something that doesn’t settle. What matters is not whether it lands, but whether the space allows the work to exist without pressure to resolve.

This is where practice becomes relational.

When participation is welcomed without demand for outcome, people stay present. They remain curious. They keep showing up. And over time, something genuine takes shape — not because it was forced, but because it was allowed.

Seeing the work at this stage is an act of care.

It says: your presence counts, even when the work is still becoming.

That recognition matters more than polish. It creates the conditions where practice can continue — honestly, slowly, and with integrity.

Some of Eamonn’s work – where I came for the ride:

Podcast:

“Welcome to “The Dirt”, Eamonn’s podcast that uncovers the raw, unfiltered stories of Hobart’s streets. Join host Eamonn and Christiaan as they delve into the lives of everyday people, exploring the triumphs, struggles, and passions that shape our community. From the thriving arts scene to the resilient tent cities, no stone is left unturned. With honest conversations, poignant storytelling, and a dash of grit, The Dirt reveals the true heart of Hobart – one story at a time.”

Podcast “The Dirt”

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