After finally stepping on to the first rung of the 'artists ladder' by graduating, exhibiting work, having poetry published, and teaching. I was buzzing. Then unforseen events (including a RTA and having a baby) knocked me right off path. Now, […]
Today was the last of my series of my community workshops in Barton. In the blurb describing my practice I listed loads of things I work with, and on that list I said 'idiots'. Well on this particular job the […]
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contemplative. the exhibition module has been described to us now. the engaged work now having a destination. with the work in assemblance of shape, thoughts of display become easier. two tutorials today. finally they make sense, finally they are time […]
is there more theatricality in visual art practice now than 10 years ago. is theatricality a good thing for visual art. if there is theatricality and we need to move on, where do we go next. has visual art lost […]
I went on a brilliant course at the weekend – 'Crunch' video editing with Impossible Theatre. Had a great time, trying out lots of ideas and not worrying too much about whether or not it's 'good art'. I'd like to […]
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Since the start of my MA I knew that there would be some difficulties with time management-especially that I lecture in a college full time. My only days to concentrate on my MA work are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Now […]
thoughtful about what though. dissertation completed. career in practice ongoing, needs time on it, starting to realise that time put into assembling the journal becoming of now, lessen the concern of not doing it. making, on going explorations and thinking […]
I been installing my Airbus Project this week. I cannot wait to finish it, but it will seem strange not to be doing it. I am pleased with some of the boxes and others are not too good. Decided to […]
I have just completed my printmaking elective which is now hanging in my studio space at college, ready for assessment. It has been exciting and challenging at times, but I'm pleased with the images. It is a set of three […]
We may have had progress. Met some people at the Quaker meeting this week, and have been invited to a Gurdwara for a meditation evening on Saturday. Bit nervous about that, but it will be an informative experience. Wonderingif the […]
Not to do with my course at Byam, but have this gallery space all to ourselves, a group of us, in E London, for a week. Only 3 out of 12 showed up with work to install today… the studios […]
Slowly getting back to normal routine this week thankfully. Last Friday I went along to the launch of Escalator held at the Wysing Arts Centre. Provided with name badge on arrival the day began with a ‘mingle’ and then we […]
Overworked, stressed……and I can’t decide what to put into the next exhibition in May. I wasn’t happy with my work in the last exhibition. I only want to submit one piece but I just don’t feel like anything is good […]
Great relief in that I have now handed in my dissertation!!!!!!! Can't make any more alterations!!!!! Tomorrow, I have to talk about my work and issues relating to it with a small group of students. This discussion will take the […]
These are recent sculptures, made from wire, wood taken from reclaimed pallets, news paper, spray paint and glue. They are representations of characters i develop in my dreams and through my sketch book in which i draw, paint and collage […]
This piece was inspired by my lack of religious beliefs and the consequences this could entail. 'purgatory' was built from reclaimed pallets and nails, it housed a small model dear on a motor spinning endlessly.
The 'fuck wagon' doll face with one leg and tap dancing shoe and radioman, speaker face and heater dial are characters inspired by children's toys, they are made from many materials, most found.
we had our degree show space allocations allocated. hoorah hooray i got the space i asked for, plus the others on the floor make work that i admire, so thats good too. i spent the weekend catching up with houseworkurgh, […]
It has been an anxious week. Part of my Prophecies and Deceits installation are 7 lightboxes . In January I entrusted the manufacture of the lightboxes to a local signmaker. He promised that the lightboxes would be ready by mid […]
Contemporary Fine Art
