Been a bit quiet over the weekend working, training etc. First day back in the space today got a little achieved not an awful amount but enough. I’m beginning to wonder whether the video will detract from the final ‘feel’ […]
An idea that never came to be.. I had an idea, several months ago for a photoshoot. This was to get seven different people to stand infront of some wings which I had painted on the wall. I was going […]
As I realise most the artists I have mentioned, and the majority of art that inspires me is graffiti art, I have realised that I am yet to mention one famous person in particular, Banksy. I like his work, and […]
Back to my angel figures. I have started to arrange these figurines into little scenarios. I wont have them set in their final places until probably the last day possible, as I have no idea where I want them to […]
Here is an image I took a few days ago, it was before the curtains were in place, so the angels are now in darkness and a bit harder to see. As you can see there is compost around the […]
So the degree show is near! I would’ve posted something sooner but clearing the spaces out has taken up a lot of my time. (That’s what I get for choosing a space which belonged to two painters) I’ve been developing […]
Bad news Bad news about the clocks idea, I have decided to no longer do this. This is because I have run out of time with making them, as i will need to order special parts in to make the […]
The ‘scientist’ The idea of making the etchings and prints of the scientist I have now thought about how I am going to do this. I have always looked at the hand drawn designs and preferred these to whatever the […]
idea thief in the art world can you really steal a idea ? and whos trying to steal yours
The recent development in the presentation of Her 2 is very eminesque. This is completely unintentional it just offers more continuity to the viewer. Emin’s bed is a very personal account of her. Not many people get to see your […]
Day 2 of Degree Show put up … (yesterdays – 20th May) Spent today in my exhibiting space … yay!!! Am very excited about my cage designs and am ready to get on with the build and construction of my […]
The majority of my work and my writing on the blog is very tongue in cheek and I embrace the awkwardness and puns that this work throws up for me. However when asked to talk about it in person I […]
Day 3 of Degree Show put up 21/05/2013 Today started off a bit slow, got up late which then seemed to make everything else late (in my head that is). The original plan was to head in for 9 (didnt […]
DO NOT WATCH IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED!!! Puppetry of the penis. a colleague of mine gave me a flyer for a showing of puppetry of the penis. I’m sure you can guess what the show entails but for those […]
Fine Art BA Hereford At Hereford students benefit from small course groups, tutor support readily at hand and expert technical help.http://www.hca.ac.uk/courses/fine-art-ba.php
Hilary Gresty follows-up a-n’s report on the recent Artquest conference, For the love it, by adding a question mark – and suggests that this is the right time to make the case for the economic and social recognition of the work of artists.
How do artists fare when they show work in publicly-funded galleries in the UK? A one-page infographic shows statistical information about artists’ income from exhibiting and the support they receive. Research led by AIR as the first stage in the Paying Artists campaign.
As the degree show season gets into full swing, Professor Tom Davies from Staffordshire University responds to a-n’s recent report on approaches to professional practice in visual and applied arts courses.
How do artists fare when they show work in publicly-funded galleries in the UK? Research in 2013 led by AIR – Artists Interaction and Representation as the first stage in the Paying artists research and campaign presents some thought-provoking data […]
Platform A Gallery, Middlesbrough
17 May – 20 June 2013
Work so far on the new canvas, its become a portrait of sorts from being abstract to start with.
Had a very interesting day at Konstfack on Friday – presentations of artistic research projects and degree shows. Doing the research course has been a truly great experience, not only have I had the opportunity to find out more about […]
WEEK ONE BUDDY GROUP NEWS – a message from Anne Barrell, Buddy Group leader to the Buddies. The first meeting was very productive. As we have seen, Buddies have a diverse range of artistic practice and requirements from the programme. […]
We’ve spent the first few days of this residency exploring some venues and sites across the island where we may be able to work. On Wednesday we visited Festival Club, an abandoned nightclub set high in the hills above the […]
Just three of us in this year’s show, but we are a small, select band! My own practice is wide-ranging, but heavily based on photography and film. I have been influenced by Japanese art and culture and explore ideas in […]
