10th September 2008 Grisedale Tarn (Wind over Lake) Paul writes: Stark and deep, hidden between mountains, discharging into the glaciated valley. At first sight, anxieties rose. Today, high wind turned the water into a sea, making swimming across the tarn […]
It’s a tale as old as time. Artist discovers a run down derelict building in less than desirable part of town, artist uses building to create art, derelict building becomes fashionable and cutting edge. Less than desirable part of town […]
Art & Science Talks I've finally got confirmations from speakers on 4 talks I'm organising at Cranfield. This part of the residency 'deal' was such an easy thing to write on an application form but it actually takes a lot […]
I'm worried about spreading myself too thinly and making a pig's ear of everything. I think this may already be the case. We still have a hole the size of a small car which awaits a staircase to my studio. […]
Wed 10th Sept – Grisedale Tarn Richard writes: Grisedale seemed pretty desolate when we got there – like taking a dip in a lake on another planet – Neptune for instance. Grisedale – means valley of wild pigs? – none […]
Seeing the photograph I posted yesterday made me realise that I really should try washing all those little plaster relics again to try to remove more of the clay that's staining them. So I filled a tray with water, grabbed […]
Tracking the development of an artist led exhibition – using vacant retail spaces in Bracknell Town Centre
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10….9…….8 just a sequence of numbers, or a particular date for particle physicists ? A good day today for particle physisicts, for me it's the beginning of the third year, in effect, and still 2 1/2 weeks to enrollment. While […]
Simon Kennedy ‘Bad Paintings' Preview 19th September 7pm – 9pm 20th – 4th October ‘Bad Paintings' is the second solo show by the Chester based artist Simon Kennedy. Kennedy returns to show his work at AirSpace Gallery after graduating from […]
If the A-Foundation had underfloor heating then I would love them even more! As it is the general arctic theme is continued, but hey….: they have wireless and quiche with salad for £3.50. And these are essentials in an artist's […]
I think the meeting went ok although I made the mistake of arriving too early and filling the gap with beer. The appointed location was the Commercial Tavern in Shoreditch. Admittedly I manage to feel out of place in most […]
Nordisk Kunst Plattform Day 2Photo-call: At 8.30 precisely the photographer arrives. We all have coffee and talk about the work. She snaps away as I sprinkle silver glitter along the edge of the track. The rest of the morning was […]
Short day Tuesday, long day Wednesday. I have to be in the department early so I'm ready to teach the first lesson of the day, but it's also Life Drawing for the Lower and Upper Sixth from 6.15 pm to […]
I found out today that commencement of my residency will be Monday of next week, the 15th September. I cannot believe how quickly it has come around. I shall have to hit the ground running as I have a body […]
