If the act is the thought, action is the thinking. I find that I draw differently at different times. I can be obsessed with ‘accuracy of description’ – in so far as I am technically able, and at another extreme, […]
So 4 days into solitary fitness and is going well you will be a couple of days behind but will add them here too. Picked up some really nice display cabinets for pulse show. It means that the figures will […]
Painting after my assessment feedback seems more focussed. The procedure is very intense, you, the tutors and the work, and some honesty. The ‘student led’ style of tutoring is great at drawing out your ideas and intentions, but the assessments […]
Work in progress (WIP) The days at Hethel start with a conversation exploring questions, approaches, vocabulary, and plans of action. It transpires both artists and engineers have the concept and practice of WIP. In art it can be used to […]
The LAN decided not to exhibit work at the castle after all, due to lack of time – our curator is engaged with her degree show, and after I was awarded the Synapse bursary, I realised I was trying to […]
In January I set myself a year long project that i would be able to complete alongside my full time job. The idea, to keep me making artwork and gain some exhibiting experience. I’m interested in the theories of the […]
Brief blog post today: I’m really happy that I have found a dream that sustains my interest, that combines intellectual, business and manual labour, that combines criticality and community-outreach. Still excited! Today, I’ll be working on my business plan and […]
So nice to get a comment from Becky Hunter. Makes me feel connected. I haven’t written much in this blog about how I’ve managed to keep busy. I got distracted by Facebook which I joined because I thought I was […]
Things being made too well & the exit nozzle with no exit Some of the changes in UK manufacturing and difficult to track, Peter Mandelson would have us believe that manufacturing is a growing sector in the UK , where […]
Anarchy in the UK This morning on my way to college suddenly there came on my pod player one Sex Pistols song. As soon as I heard the first line “I am an antichrist, I am an anarchist” I went […]
Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery, The PITT studio and Annex21, Worcester
24 April – 26 June 2010
On Friday we signed the licence agreement with the University of Lincoln for an office space within the fine art department building. This feels like somewhat of a milestone in the organisations development. A space in the city in which […]
‘We Are Here’, an exhibition organised by a new generation of curators opened at the Wallner Gallery, Lakeside, Nottingham yesterday. The 14 -22 yr olds selected work from the huge pool of talent found in Nottingham’s many studio groups and […]
Where does the time go? The route is finalised but we currenty have a call out for artists/institutions and artist led groups to be part of Cerbyd by proposing a stop on our journey. So far we’ve had some fantastic […]
Thursday, 27 May 2010 Part 2 Despite my repeated assertions Mr Bethell was not kidding, nor was he joking. Somehow I had got the wrong day. Suddenly my “best practice” badge seemed somewhat tarnished. Both Mr Brascombe (who had by […]
Saturday, 29 May 2010 Return from the north From Stoke by train the speedy pan of slate grey and rich blue green reminds me of an El Greco painting of an approaching storm. I am writing the thoughts of an […]
Sunday, 30 May 2010 A warning Upon my return from the north I found myself in a condition of extreme exhaustion. It was close to midnight when I finally crept into bed. I craved no more than easeful rest. Unfortunately […]
