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Here’s what I’ve been thinking about the two artworks I posted yesterday – the ones by Gryzmala and Kempinas. I’m interested in the way these works are constructed from objects because I’m troubled by the flatness of the videos I’ve […]

The final word. The final word is that the Art & Anatomy course is cancelled. Perhaps I will start another blog.

While very nearly falling off the edge of the planet, I am delighted to report that as of 4pm yesterday I am officially PAID PROJECT FREE!!! HURRAH!!! (or is it BOO?!) Whilst I have enjoyed an sudden and incredibly intensive […]

I’m writing about The Beginning of History by mentally moving through the exhibition piece by piece. It’s a bit like praying the rosary, feeling bead after bead between your fingers, only I’m not following the show’s lay-out in the round […]

Home-rton Having recently moved (for the third time this year) into an unfurnished property, I had the opportunity to ask myself again – what things make my environment feel like home. In the first chilly and slightly barren weeks I […]

As the first proper entry of my first ever blog there is a lot to say as there is a month or so to catch up on!!! Before I came to Art Space:- I studied 3DDesign at the University of […]

The opportunity arose to apply for a Graduate Student Residency at Art Space Portsmouth (ASP). This was my chance to have a studio space for 6 months along with 6 mentoring sessions and a solo 2 week exhibition at GASP, […]

my studio

….. talking of images that are unreadable as emotional signifiers and new media and unusual juxtapositions [which we were] I think I may have something that ticks all the boxes: Two potatoes left in the Aga for two days – […]

There have been a few more developments in our NY plans, all being good too which is a nice change. Debra Eck, our Jamestown artist and contact, has been busy having meetings with various people in the community over there […]

“Art is not produced in art Colleges but in studios, with people working together.” Paolozzi I have just finished re-writing my “Masterclass- Ten Days with Paolozzi” Now I am looking for an editor and people to read and check it. […]

Part 2   Don’t Panic: Arts in Austerity Symposium (my notes)   The next session was a panel discussion chaired by Ed McKeon, with panelists:   Pauline Tambling – Creative & Cultural Skills   Susan Jones – a-n   Abigail […]

Part 3 Session 2 “We’re all in this together” Chaired by Ed McKeon Judith Knight – Artsadmin – ‘What Next Movement’ Johannes Kreidler, composer Prof Geoffrey Crossick, Cultural Value Project Pablo Berastegui, Centro Cultural Conde Duque, Madrid Andrew Brighton – […]

And so, to continue: “We’re all in this together” (cont’d)! Judith – Arts are a necessity. How do we prove it? The electorate needs convincing. Politicians on arts ticket are likely to lose the election. Artadmin’s been going for 34 […]

WHY YOU DON’T NEED TO DEBUT, part 2 of 3 I heard recently about the furore surrounding an enterprise called Debut Contemporary. This is an outfit that runs a kind of finishing school for art graduates. … I don’t need […]

Don’t Panic symposium, Final session (4) “Calculating risk, Playing safe” Chaired by Gillian Moor, Southbank Centre Jochem Valkenburg, Holland Festival Graham Vick, Birmingham Opera, Artistic Director, Opera and Theatre Director Joanna Seguro- freelance music producer – Faster than Sound, Aldeburgh […]

So tired, I can’t see straight. I apologise for not polishing the symposium notes before sharing them here. The day itself was a marathon to get through, information overload and yet not enough about what I would have liked to […]

A much better day! I cracked on with my work, despite the piercing damp cold. My hands and feet are sore, but I’m finding a way. An odd thing happened this afternoon. I went downstairs to fetch more bamboo and […]