AIR Open Dialogues presentation 09.10.09 I took part in a panel discussion on the theme ‘Points of Departure’. The other panellists were Dot Howard and Samantha Epps. I was discussing the re-definition of practice after a period of collaboration. Here […]
We had a student text seminar yesterday where we had to bring books that have influenced us and read short texts from them, discuss why and how they were of influence. I found this really difficult, not sure why as […]
So far I am not too happy with March. The one great thing is that I have been commissioned for my first article for a-n. Giving advice for new graduates about ‘ how to become part of something.’ This exhilarates […]
This week I’m filling you in about my project and sharing some extracts of my last RAT + talking with things post with you. RAT + talking with things is a 6 month research and development project funded by National […]
(I did post this the other day but I’ve somehow deleted it…I’m finding this website rather confusing haha) So I’ve recently just finished putting some print work up for my 2nd asessment of the year. I’d say im 80% satisfied […]
Book Arts These are some books I created for my print option this term. Once again they deal with personal identity and body image.
Event 7 AURORA Norwich 13-15.11.09 The festival highlights for me were: 1. Shezad Dawood ‘Feature’, which was an interesting Western-themed film of performed scenes, set in the landscape at Wysing Arts Centre, and using a cast sourced from very specific […]
Event 8 Miroslaw Balka: How it is Fluxus room (part of permanent collection) Tate Modern 20.11.09 In between performances I also went to Tate Modern. Miroslaw Balka’s installation in the turbine hall could be heard before it was seen, with […]
Mentoring with Bob Levene Sheffield 29.01.10 I had posted the DVDs of the ‘Cans’ re-shoot and of ‘One-Minute Birdwatching’ as the focus for this session. I wasn’t convinced with them as objects in themselves, so I was eager to get […]
Event 9 National Review of Live Art Glasgow 19-21.03.10 In the spirit of the self-reflective 30th anniversary theme of this year’s review, I have decided to present my impressions as a list of 30 things about the NRLA: 10 things […]
I have the pleasure to invite you to the UEL First Year Students exhibition toTrinity Buoy Wharf Gallery on the 22 April 2010 .I will love to see many artists and art lovers there too.Thank you
Underpainting is underway. I suppose it will all be underpainting. All under the surface. “I get the impression your attitude to colour is much more complex than it seems!” “People talk about colour, but what matters in a canvas is […]
Lives lost are commemorated by knitting leaf shapes in different sizes, using a basic pattern in combinations of quality yarns, colours and textures. Many of the yarns are expensive materials such as silk, cashmere, pure merino wool etc., to represent […]
I’m a recent BA fine Art graduate, my work deals with my own body and personal identity.
Gentler Passion presents a sound installation exploring hand-made sheds that Pigeon Fanciers build for their birds. The project is generously supported by the Scottish Sculpture Workshop’s Winter Residency 2013 program. This blog will focus on the construction and fabrication of […]
A dovecote or dovecot (Scots: Doocot) is a building intended to house pigeons or doves. Dovecotes may be square or circular free – standing structures or built into the end of a house or barn. They generally contain pigeonholes for […]
New Clay Piece – Pantograph enlargement I’ve not had a chance to blog recently as I’ve been working long hours on my new piece and have been totally absorbed. It is going really well. Using the pantograph was great, but […]
Bowscale Tarn is on the swim circle and therefore (roughly) the same distance from Blea Tarn – the centre – as all the other tarns. Yet try as we may it felt like we were going to some sort of […]
Rain drumming on the studio roof, and music playing as I work; I’ve had a better day today, after a run of disasters. I’ve been working hard every day on paintings and drawings, all of which (except today’s) have ended […]
Developing the degree show catalogue..with interesting results…
Big pieces of paper, charcoal and conte. Using inspiration from picasso and Einstein. Not much more i can say.
