Thesis writing continues… The chapter and chapter sections are in place and have notes and references that are becoming sentences (or half sentences) that are becoming paragraphs, and are being moved around, expanded and deleted. I’ve not updated much about […]
I’ve heard artists say they don’t want to be ‘over stimulated’ but I wonder if anyone other than me feels ‘over connected?’. Now, I am into modern technology and the way it can make things easier for everyone so that […]
One of my favourite walks at the moment is along the coastline to Reculver, and over the past couple of months I have been able to build up a small series of digital drawings done in Reculver Country Park. These […]
An intense, overwhelming summer, good and bad, in which being has been enough, no time or energy to blog. I’ve missed my a-n fellow bloggers and friends, the support and conversation I get here, so I’m back after almost 6 […]
This weekend’s Manchester Contemporary art fair has got more galleries and artists than ever, and it’s in a new venue, too. Chris Sharratt reports.
Finally. Finally! Back into the studio, producing work. It feels great to have re-established a studio routine this past week after an exceptionally busy summer with other commitments. This evening sees the launch of the Deptford X festival; Bob & […]
I’ve already shared about this, but wanted to share the outcome of my query to the Chelsea funding department, asking them to reconsider the scholarship criteria as they’ve unintentionally penalised single parents who have duties of childcare and can’t work […]
I panicked and packed 4 pairs of shoes. This isn’t a fashion statement, more an attempt to cover all bases as I plan to stay in Hestercombe for my longest stint. It is Somerset Arts’ weeks, which means I am […]
I have literally spent the last 3 days continuously stripping copper wire – a job that is hard to romanticise and makes me feel like I might be some scrap metal merchant hell-bent on labour intensive tasks. Luckily, to easy […]
part of the research before making the #goandseebursary visit to grizedale was to familiarise ourselves with grizedale through their archive website. it’s the result of a phd research made by edwina fitzpatrick. today i’ve emailed with edwina with some thoughts […]
after the disappointing finish to yesterday i’ve been so pleased today with the improvements made. i’m currently working on two opportunities. my frustation yesterday was with one of these. after an overnight reflection, the work is feeling much better today. […]
Virtual swimming suit No water necessary
The block prints are on my Gandhi piece, the exhibition guide is off to the printers, i.e. no more agonising over all of this (see previous post) so I now have bit of headspace to start writing about my quest […]
Talking soap for regulating water usage As water becomes an increasingly precious resource we return to communal bathing. Speaks in 100 languages “You have used your water allowance for today please exit the shower”
More from the archive
During my drive down to Cardiff to meet ceramic artist Claire Curneen at her studio I was thinking back over her work since I first met her in the 1990s when she had not long left her native Ireland. We […]
Earlier last week, the Paying Artists campaign was at Metal in Peterborough. I didn’t go, because the gas bill was due that week, so I don’t have the spare cash to buy train tickets/subsistence and there was no offer of […]
Today I have cause to pause, and ponder the nature of friendship. I am going to see an old friend. I don’t think she would mind me using the word old. I have known her for about 35 years. I […]
MK Gallery and Milton Keynes Community Foundation have announced the four shortlisted artists for the inaugural £10,000 New City Art Prize for the Visual Arts.
