In theory my project has come to an end but evaluations are still to be done and some of the related work has drifted beyond the end of the residency. During February I am running an art workshop for children […]
The blog started with the run up to my exhibition at Oriel Wrecsam in August – October 2008, and is now following on to the next one in November 2008 at Galeri and then onto a group show at Theatr […]
This blog is a reflective account of a year of research and development funded by Arts Council England, Yorkshire. The funding enabled me to redress the balance between having a family and being an artist.
The Allotment show came down from the Town Hall on Wednesday. Most artists collected work but many chose to have it posted. Whilst this is an onorous job, the exhibition attracted artists from up and down the country where distance […]
A research trip to India supported by Arts Council, allowed me the time to start exploring new avenues for my work. I was immersed in exotic images, colours and landscape totally alien to my upbringing and experience, yet in my […]
This week’s activity: I’ve been continuing to construct my installation drawing piece. I’m pleased with how it’s coming along in my studio space but still anxious about how it’s going to work in the Barge House space. It feels almost […]
Well I am in the studio after a chaotic and busy six months or so. I am based in Hereford for the duration of this production phase of the project under the AA2A scheme at the art college. I first […]
I divide my working hours between making my standard production for future shows and trying new ideas. I am studying the book by James Trilling: "Ornament, a Modern Perspective", and I want to clarify what is the origin of my […]
Day 1 of our residency at the University of Brighton The start of an exciting month when we will be working in the printmaking workshops at the university! We spent most of the day today with Ray Dennis who re-introduced […]
i decorated her hair with flowers… what will happen next?
I haven’t had much news about the exhibition and not really sure how is it all going. Last update, well short email from Adeline was that one of the pieces ‘Bad Hair Day’ is going bit mouldy and she was […]
FIRST DAY This morning I felt apprehensive as I packed my bag for the First Day – we are two Artists in Residence again – this time in Fine Art Printmaking at the University of Brighton. However I walked home […]
Things I get into character for. I am sure I remember a time when I was just comfortable being An Artist, and it felt quite natural. I don’t think it was ever easy, but it was what I was happy […]
Miriam Troth, 'HotAir', mixed , January 2008. Photo: Miriam Troth. Courtesy: Miriam Troth. 'Hot Air' is a visceral reaction to the impotent frustration felt on being the object of obsessive behaviour.
The hot air images are produced by breathing deeply and blowing CO2 through pigmented fluid onto photographic paper.
The sinister,viscous blood- like substance is fixed, capturing a moment.
An act of letting go of 'bad air', bubbles of thoughts, a soundless scream.
Caroline Watson, 'Sea Sibyl', Acrylic on paper, 2007.
Madi Acharya-Baskerville, 'Temple', Installation, September 2007. Photo: The artist. Courtesy: The artist. Installation of mixed media on chards of found driftwood. The work is a direct response to the walls which are adorned with graffiti from the 12th century onwards
Roger Perkins, 'Chalet Interior', Mixed Media, Feb. 2008. Photo: Roger Perkins. Diorama of the interior of a Resort Chalet circa early 1950's. Note that the interiors were basic but comfortable and were centrally heated! (A very modern concept for 1950's Britain).