http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 Northampton Thu, 23 May 2013 21:38:54 +0000 a-n rss generator a-n The Artists Information Company and contributors edit@a-n.co.uk technical@a-n.co.uk http://www.a-n.co.uk/img/logo.gif http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 Christmas is almost upon us and the weather is grim.  The Xmas break gives me a chance to catch up a little and to start researching ideas for my project.  I have given myself the topic of perception to work with and have been researching other artists such as James Turrell and Kurt Hentschlager.  I am interested in sculpture although I am a strong painter and also good with pencil and charcoal.  We have  been fortunate to have had a couple of trips to various exhibitions and have had Tom Hackett come to the college to give us a lecture.  I got some very good advice from him.  I would also like to work with light and unusual materials in the forthcoming year. ... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 I hope you enjoy my most recent photos.  They show work that awaits marking from the external examiner.  I am currently in my first year on an FdA Course with the University of Northampton.  Is it a drawing or a sculpture?... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519 Things have moved on this year and I now find that I am studying my BA(hons) Fine Art Course at the University of Northampton.  I am half way through my second year and wanted to share what I have been up to.  I have started an Internship with the freshly launched NN Gallery (Formerly Fishmarket Gallery) in Northampton Town centre.  I have also published a review of a performance/ exhibition in The Herbert, Coventry.  I have just finished exhibiting work at the Rooftop Gallery in Corby and Gallery 202, pop-up gallery in Kettering town centre.   Currently I am working towards pieces to include in the 15 x 15 exhibition at The University's Avenue Campus Gallery.  I am driving forward with my work for the Spring Show and have also been asked to collaborate with a colleague to cast and create a commemorative bronze plaque for the School of Education at the University.  It is quite an honour to be asked and I will post pictures as this project progresses.  With so much to do, lectures to attend and life in general, things are getting a little hectic (I am told that is normal!).   Half way through my degree.... I am sure that the rest will go at the same lightening speed as the first half of the year.... Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.a-n.co.uk/degrees_unedited/projects/single/1799519