There’s been a flurry of media excitement about the upsurge in artist’s activity in northern cities driven by opportunities arising out of the economic downturn, most recently with Radio 4’s PM visiting Sheffield. We talked to artist Matthew Conduit, who raised concerns about the sustainability of this activity on PM, about the reality of the situation for artists
I have had the dreaded lurgy- chest infection and all. Thankfully after Christmas, but am only now beginning to feel human agin. Sadly with it comes the realisation that I am now behind with everything , but still lacking the […]
In 2009 a simultaneous filming of the casts at the Harris Museum, Preston and the Baptistry, Florence took place. The text below recalls the intervention as a conversation between the spaces. Absorb the historic surroundings; ancient, powerful and majestic buildings […]
Gosh, haven’t blogged on here since the beginning of December! By mid Dec the kids were off school, so I was forced to take time out to play hostess to my Mum and brother for Christmas. I can’t say I […]
show time again – have cut & paste blurb from mail out below. If anyone coming to Folkestone – please pop in. First time in 7 years for solo showing. xxxxx I will be showcasing ‘OVUM’, a new work in […]
Another week of sorting. The studio is starting to feel like somewhere that I can work – though I have to move a couple of things so that I can set up ‘an idea’ I have had. It is interesting […]
‘So What?’was playing in the background whilst I was working on this. The question, like the music, is insistent. I placed the words next to the bird, looking back at me.
Shadow Portraits ‘M’as -Tu Vue’ by Sophie Calle has arrived today – a book that I’ve been meaning to get for a long time. Her work fascinates me, she’s nosey and quirky, a brilliant combination. I’ve been busy remaking Tom’s […]
Congratulations to Leo Fitzmaurice on winning the 2011 Northern Art Prize!
Published today on The Guardian’s Culture professionals blog.
Gasworks, London
7 October – 11 December 2011
After the degree Show Oct 11 The Degree Show finished towards the end of June and then over the first 4 weeks I focused on entering formal competitions: New Sensations, The Jerwood Drawing Prize & Great Britons. I also made […]
After completing my oil paintings so that they are dry in time for Monday…I have FINALLY managed to get round to having a go with the modelling paste! I did a quick canvas painting using the acrylic paint, modelling paste […]
Rip it up and start again. Now I’m back at home after being back at home, and the clarity comes and goes as the fatigue goes and comes. I didn’t realise how much I needed to go until I was […]
