Dialogical Aesthetics: A Critical Framework For Littoral Art by Grant Kester A framework for the critical analysis of “Littoral” or engaged art practices http://www.variant.org.uk/9texts/KesterSupplement….
I have realised whilst looking over this blog that it doesn’t end at the exhibition, I used it to continue writing about life after the residency and that I never included final images. So here they are and this is […]
Interesting reading! Alison Green’s short review of key texts on public art http://www.axisweb.org/dlFull.aspx?ESSAYID=56 (Sally, thanks again!)
when playing rugby at senior school, i once attempted a quick lineout, by throwing it to myself. i was commended for my thought and inventiveness. however, in that moment of improvisation i forgot i key rule, the ball must travel […]
Ok, so the update goes like this: I got a few guy friends to help with the move from the old studio to the new one. I think I remember buying them all pizza and beer afterwards as a thank […]
The garden is starting to wake up! Daffodils are coming out, the crocuses are nearly over and the frogs have spawned (although many fewer than last year). We have been clearing part of the wooded area at the top of […]
I am one of those artists that flits from one thing to the next, just focusing from one flowering idea to another. Well like a bumblebee collecting pollen, bringing back visual ideas to a collection to make a cheesy analogy. […]
So I have to move flat… for the umpteenth time. It’s just part of the renting life. And, dreading the idea of moving all my art supplies and unsold art work to yet another place, I contemplated throwing some of […]
To dally on the walkway and marry at the door I seem to have acquired myself a mentor. A mentor that is impeccably fast at replying to emails – almost too fast, and definitely faster than I am at producing […]
Coincidence No. 2 The doll art that served to help get me accepted to both art schools caught an artist friend’s imagination a few years back. I had shown some of them in the Barbs show I participated in at […]
Information for upcomng show – Leo Fitzmaurice An exhibition of work as part of Standpoint Futures Residency Program 2011 24 March 2011 12-8pm; artist’s talk and drinks at 6.30pm25 March 2011 12-6pm Otherwise known for his bold installations and sculptures […]
Eek what a week It started with a trip to Castlefield Gallery to listen to David Medalla speak about his art, his life and how the two have intertwined in the most astonishing ways. I could have listened to him […]
So it’s Day 2 of the project and I’ve had a hectic couple of days in Mortlach Primary School. Ken Cockburn (the poet) and I launched the project by giving presentations to the Infant School and then the Upper School, […]
I AM NOT IN JAPAN.
I do not mean to offend. So, if I do, please accept my apologies. Some paintings finished, and some in progress, and some started. My tentative title is “Patrons”. And, here is my in progress exhibit proposal: The name of […]
I have just finished the latest issue of MAT ZINE. This issue makes up part of my response to the residency and will form part of the work for the art walk show at Westgate Studios at the end of […]
Some good news at last. I had a meeting today with the text+work gallery at AUCB and I will be starting work there tomorrow and every Friday for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately there is no fee for this but whilst […]
The last couple of days I have been selecting and framing up archive family photographs which form part of our work for the exhibition. Last month I went to visit mum in Glasgow and we spent some time going through […]
Leading to the MFA install I had a fantastic meeting with Tritza Even, my graduate advisor. We watched, listened and chatted and her advice is always great. She really knows how to pull out what my concerns are and to […]
i printed and framed the photograph of flowlosopha and have been working out how to fill the balloons with gas and how to keep it in there whilst i block it with the ipod… i was planning on elastic bands […]
GALLERY VISITS It was nice to get out and about today & explore some lesser known galleries, quite by chance a came across a couple of good shows. TinType Gallery was showing kaye Anobile ‘Simulacra’ She had made the most […]
Here are a few more images. More good feedback keeps coming in but one postcard was very moving. Someone took an envelope away and then returned the flower image she had created writing on the bottom edge of the card […]
Results of AIR’s survey of its members on the subject of access to art education. Downloadable PDF version. Requires PDF reader.
In March 2011 Coachwerks in Brighton was awarded the NAN Futurific! Bursary to refurbish a building on their site into a residency space for artists and writers. This blog follows the development of this project.
Nazir and Jonathan have been working literally 24 hour shifts at the studio. Jon arrives in the morning and works; Naz and he do the afternoon shift together then Jon goes home and Naz does the night shift. If it […]
