Jolene, model for motorbike wear, is currently on loan to artist Catriona Stamp. Though initially excited by this new opportunity, Jolene is now expressing doubt and concern. ‘I thought an artist would have more appreciation for my face and figure, […]
That moment when you are sat down and asked about your work suddenly becomes the moment you actually think about it. In my case anyway. At really short notice (a cancellation) we were offered an exhibition space. Thus followed a […]
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It was the 5th Birthday of NewBridge Projects recently, celebrated with their exhibition…Do we need to Grow up? Artists showing – Minna L Henriksson, Timothy Ivison & Julia Tcharfas , James Lomax, Agnieszka Polska and Joseph Shaw. The space is closed […]
In Search for Clay
Well it is a beautiful moonlit night, the middle of the three nights the moon appears full from earth… I have been fascinated by watching the skies, night (and day) since childhood, and know that i am not alone in […]
Time for a reflection, so far I have neglected this particular blog at my own peril. I usually work with the work in front of me and spread across the wall so that connections are made easier for me. And […]
Thoughts and documentation of a one month residency.
Lizz Brady hopped on the TransPennine express (sort of) over and up to Newcastle to visit me for a couple of days. Lizz is the founder of Broken Grey Wires – An ongoing investigation into art and mental health, developing […]
Government visa policy for visiting artists and entertainers.
Hello this is an invitation to join and participate in this project I´m building. As artist you can probably recall to this situation: -You are a very creative being and have lots of works -Keep applying to many […]
Last Weekend was a chance to head off and see Fiona Tan’s new exhibition. I always love going to the Baltic, it still feels fresh, friendly and exciting to me. Tan’s diptych film based on the travels of Marco Polo […]
Last night a few of us got together in Commercial Union House to have a look inside each others studios. Alannah Lamb, Nick Christie and myself shared our work – with Paul Jex, Helen McClafferty, Jennifer O’Neill and Melanie Kyles […]
In response to the current divide over changes in the city, through regeneration program. I have collected many opinions towards these changes some positive, negative and unsure. Some being that heritage is being lost to newer projects. Truly i’m going […]
In collaboration with the exhibitions team at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, I have been working towards an exhibition of my late husband, Colin’s paintings. The launch took place on 18 July and was well attended with almost 60 visitors. […]
Having not picked up the brush pen in a while, I thought it would be a nice transition back into drawing if I practiced with the brush pen again. I forgot how nice they are to draw with, although I […]
I have been reflecting on my ideas for my project that I will start developing during my residency, although I have already started work on it in anticipation of when it begins in August (I want to start working as […]
Chinese artist initially refused six-month visa by the British Government after failing to meet ‘business visitor rules’.
Event and exhibition highlights for the week ahead, selected from our busy Events section and featuring events and exhibitions posted by a-n members.
I have spent two days in Canberra and it has been an amazing whirlwind tour. Thanks to the abbe conference in Brisbane I met Caren Florance who is currently undertaking a creative Doctorate at the University of Canberra ANU on […]
