I am having great fun making maquettes out of flat band cane and have just received a delivery of 3 different sizes to make more with. I am finding drawing/forming with 3d materials involves a balance of decision making and […]
I used: Ritz Crackers Custard fishbowl I thought of the items as boring British items following the instructions given to be about the routine of British prisoners by Micheal Foucault I washed my hands and face in custard. I proceeded […]
As I was looking at something so architectural as the panopticon, I wanted to bring in something sculptural into my performances. I devised a ‘stage’ a wooden frame which took up and commanded the space. I see the gallery space […]
The latest in Sarah Bodman’s series looking at the varied and fascinating area of artists’ self-publishing looks at a special ‘passport’ stamp project, part of the 10th anniversary edition of the Bristol Artists’ Book Event.
What’s happening in the world is affecting my mood. Here I am feeling rather overwhelmed trying to get so many projects done simultaneously and then there is all this STUFF – bad news basically – happening all around me. It […]
about when illness drives creativity in all its eccentric forms
hi I am thinking about bringing on board a documentary film maker for my latest project. I am interested in how they can tease out the real spirit and reveal more about the artist’s intentions and passion for what they […]
Well the exhibition is up and launched. What a turn out, all went well on the launch night with visitors from near and far. Started with some chat with students, then Simon was introduced to me and a tour and […]
AUDIOBLOG – Please click here You learn all the time, as you go along don’t you? The things you learn this time get absorbed and used more easily next time… And next time throws up a whole new set of […]
This is the question that inspired me to make ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’: a collection of screen prints depicting the Queen wearing a Batman mask. The prints provoke a pressing question about wealth and social contribution – “If you […]
I see the current Insurance policy expires shortly on 31st March. When will the new Insurance Certificate/Confirmation Letter go into the Member’s Account? I have an Event at end of April for which I have to produce valid insurance documents, […]
This year’s biennial, the first under its new director, includes an exhibition celebrating the visual legacy of Joy Division and New Order, plus a film performance by Phil Collins that will bring a Soviet-era statue of Friedrich Engels to Manchester.
Explores the various approaches, impacts and outcomes of art and engagement found across the CPP programme.
This week’s selection includes landscape painting in Edinburgh, speculations on the impact of global warming in Trowbridge, and photographic studies of identity and gender in London.
Saturday 13th March 2017 Reading Room, Manchester Central Library Saccades (n): Rapid intermittent eye movements made as attention switches from one point to another. A group performance. Drop in any time between 2-3pm. Supported by Arts Council England, Manchester City […]
I have an amateur’s interest in textiles, and do a bit of weaving and handspinning, so I thought I would make contact with the Shetland Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers while I’m here. Not only did they invite me […]
On February 23rd “Sound Scape“ was performed in the atrium at Manchester Art Gallery, one of the events for their series of Thursday Lates. Unfortunately Storm Doris prevented those who were planning to attend by train, but there was […]
This post is about access and exclusion. It’s about a stripy jumper made out of scratchy wool that doesn’t fit. Like that awful Xmas gift (that keeps on itching) – you really don’t want it but you have to say […]
Somewhere to talk about being an ND person, a professional artist and project lead.
If you print onto something other than the usual archival printmaking papers, how should you price your work? Thanks.
2017, Untitled (2), 150cm x 100cm, acrylic, watercolour, emulsion and pencil on paper.
I have been asked to design a painting to go on a label for a new alcohol bottle. My friend has recently set up the company with another partner. They have had success with their first product and so are […]
