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Phillip Niccolls, Lauren J Piercy, Carolyn Shepherd, 'St Luke's, Liverpool - Proposal for Kinetic Solar Powered Roof', Mixed media, Mar '10. Photo: Carolyn Shepherd. A collaborative site specific project to respond to the 'Bombed Out Church' of St Luke's in Liverpool city centre. St Luke's has rich wartime history but is now a peace memorial and the centre of a colourful alternative arts scene. It is this colour and energy that the group responded to in designing a roof of coloured umbrellas that are powered by the wind into a kinetic motion and from solar power generated by a beautiful stained glass window featuring a phoenix rising from the ashes. It captures the essence of the wartime devastation and the rebirth of community spirit into a colourful, fun design.

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Carolyn Shepherd - Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead (Liverpool John Moores)

www.carolynshepherd.co.uk BA (Hons) Fine Art. My work is about continuity inspired by the lifecycle of salt crystals. Working with salvaged timber, sound, salt & Read on…

Nicola Smith - 4 week residency at 501 Artspace, Chongqing, China

I have been selected to participate in a four-week artist residency at the 501 Artspace in Chongqing, China. This project is supported by Arts Council England, 501 Artspace & The Chinese Arts Centre. During the residency I plan to make Read on…

Ann Shaw - Diary of an artist writer online

I graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2001 as a mature student and I am working on establishing an art practice mainly in new media.web-site: www.annshaw.net Read on…

Clare Smith - Still on this planet

I've had to defer completion of my MA for health reasons and this blog will track my ability to maintain my creative focus over the next few months. My current research interest is in personal subjectivities and the general question of whether one Read on…

Emily Speed - Getting paid

Rather than talk about my work on here (I have tried it and it seems to make me quite despondent and is therefore probably unhealthy) I have decided it will be far more helpful for me to explore some of the issues facing artists trying to make a Read on…

Franny Swann - Franny Swann -artist -aged 56 and a half...

This is a life more ordinary - no exciting big project, no residency, no funding..... Welcome to my head space, my studio, my struggle..........my confusions, passions and dreams. This is a record of my footsteps for me - Read on…

Rona Smith - From the old country to the new country

This blog documents my work during a three month residency at Fremantle Arts Centre, Western Australia. The FAC is a state funded, multi-arts organization hosting exhibitions, residencies, concerts and workshops. Read on…

andrew martyn sugars - without

intention Read on…

andrew martyn sugars - corridor arts dot org dot uk

a collaborative project described from my word challenged perspective. we attempt to work in empty shops and regeneration. we investigate 'can creative practioners help bring new possibilities to buildings that seem left Read on…

Rebecca Strain - Dialogues

I am using this blog to reflect on a new long term project where a group of five artists get together regularly to discuss their practice and create a platform for critical debate about contemporary art practice. After every meeting we have agreed Read on…

andrew martyn sugars - future focus

quad have reinstated the future focus scheme originally run by q arts. there are five of us on the scheme, we are realising a new piece of work each with mentoring and help along the way. there will be an exhibition in may of our work in Read on…

alexis soul-gray - The resurrection of Hazelford Mill, Oxfordshire

I have decided to share some of my experiences during the second half of my current residency in Oxfordshire. I am a fairly adaptable artist these days and my work incorporates drawing, painting, various printmaking processes, photography and found Read on…

Heather Shaw - The University of Derby

BA (Hons) Fine Art Read on…

Graham Swain - Creating: An occasional discourse and diatribe

An exploration into creativity. Feedback is always welcome...wanting to give and share an unique experience...already, slightly concerned... Read on…

Donna Southern - New Work and updating website.

I have created so many artworks during this period of quiet on-line that I have to update my image bank and website library. If you are a folllower, I shall look forward to hearing your responses to the recent and archived works. New Read on…

Sarah Sanders - Breath Artist-In-Residence Chongqing

I will be undertaking a residency at 501 Artspace, Chongqing, China during February and March. 501 Artspace is a large independent artist led studio group and art gallery. There are approximately 80 artists working from the studios and they are in Read on…

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