For the past few weeks I’ve kind of just ignored the impending doom that is the degree show; the culmination of 3 years of mediocre work. I haven’t even begun to think about layout/what I want to include/theme/anything. I’ve just […]
A blog on my recent experiences researching and making networks in New York as part of A-N Travel Bursary 2016.
EVA International 2016 is Ireland’s Biennial; this year it is curated by Koyo Kouoh.
After a lot of hard work I have now finally published my website. I used the website builder ‘Weebly’ and my web address is www.molliehart.co.uk. I found ‘Weebly’ to be a really good website builder, it was really simple to […]
A recent artists’ discussion at The NewBridge Project, Newcastle saw three pro-EU speakers stressing the importance of voting to remain in the forthcoming EU Referendum. North East-based artist Lesley Guy reports.
I recently watched Artsnight, presented by the artist Ryan Gander, in which he spoke about the origins of creativity and the phenomenon of ‘positive jealousy’ that is a characteristic of conversations between artists sharing their ideas (2016). In Gander’s description, […]
My Lost Library project started off as a wee idea – I wanted text to become movement. I have tried figuring out where my project could fit into art council wales funding and persevered longer than I ever had before […]
(9th April 2016) THIS TIME LAST WEEK A week ago on the 2nd April (and slightly longer once I have posted this blog post) I was in London at Arts Admin Toynbee Studios for a weekender workshop with artist Vlatka […]
I’ve been preparing a new piece of work for a brief group showing coming up in late May in a temporary location. Our gallery, once a car show room, is located just around the corner from my studios on a […]
Everything all at once. I have realised I am not very good at introducing my work (currently reading ‘The Art Rules’ by Paul Klein). One of my aims this year is to get my work into at least 6 shows/venues […]
I am trying to take myself less seriously – I get all involved in my subject matter and forget to laugh at myself. And now I am diving in to my current concerns… The rhythm of making calico boards for […]
At the recent Art Is… event at Tate Modern, the Freelands Foundation gathered together a cast of artists, educators, gallery directors and more to present a series of talks and discussions about the idea of socially useful art, the importance of art education, and the role of creative freedom for artists. Fisun Guner reports.
This blog tracks and follows the developments taking place during the bursary time. It will be used to inform my own process and practice as time moves forward and act as a reflective journal and means of gaining feedback or to develop conversations and dialogue
My studio space, more photos: These photos are relevant for potential hanging of work. Notes I use the Notes app on both my I-pad and I-phone a lot, I find it is easier than pen and paper for general notes […]
On Thursday 23 June, the EU Referendum will ask UK voters whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave. As the debate for and against Brexit intensifies, Munira Mirza makes the case for artists and those in the arts to vote to leave, while Clymene Christoforou argues that the UK should remain ‘at home’ in Europe.
My mentoring year has started well; I received confirmation of funding for a project I’ve been planning since relocating to the Highlands (more on that soon) and I recently went to the Working Together Symposium, organised by the Wysing Arts […]
So a couple of days ago I completed step one of my professional development bursary plan and joined “Be Smart About Art”. I also contacted its founder, Susan Mumford to arrange my one-to-one sessions. Now some of you may be […]
Recipients of the latest round of a-n bursaries have been announced, with over £32,000 awarded to a-n Artist members to support research trips to countries including Ukraine, China and USA.
Play has been on my mind recently … to be completely honest Play has been on my floor recently! Since return from Stockholm in late February the piece has been lying on my living room floor waiting to be […]
The London-based artist Ben Cove, whose work explored art and design history with particular reference to modernism, has died unexpectedly after a short illness. Artist Emily Speed pays tribute to her friend and his work, while also collecting the thoughts of other artists and curators.
Some Notes on my work.at UCS Practice.work done and work in progress Blog Notes. This work was one of the last pieces that I have made in my old studio at Martelsham Suffolk. It is now in the Exhibition at […]
The STEAMHouse project will see the former Typhoo tea factory in Digbeth transformed through over £14 million of funding into a creative space featuring studios, workshops, equipment and support staff.
Ethnocide Blurb https://youtu.be/bLt_c4dcgHA ‘While entire cultures and livelihoods are wiped off the Earth, the knowledge within them is being spilled out of the global cultural landscape and heritage. As much as the actual local landscape is being destroyed, the […]
i like easter. it’s the first big formal holiday of the year and lasts for 4 days. in recent years it’s often been the scene of an ambitious decorating project. this year it’s been the scene of relaxation away from […]
