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From this Crude Lab Saturday 5th September 2-7pm Open Studio
Ten weeks on the Experimental Studio residency have flown by and it’s time to invite you to my open studio event in Newcastle, running alongside Vane Gallery’s closing celebration of their current exhibition – which marks the tenth anniversary of the […]
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Cyanotyping
I made a little cyanotype den last night in order shield my painted paper from the light. It’s not mega sensitive so I’m hoping it did well enough? SCHOOL GIRL ERROR – I put the acetate on the wrong way […]
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Crits at Commercial Union House
Last night we had another round of crits, Paul Jex, Melanie Kyles and Nick Christie showed work, here is a little round up; Paul Jex is currently showing in the Project Space at Vane Gallery. His large scale posters pair […]
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NewBridge Projects – 5th Birthday
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 […]
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Collaborating with Lizz Brady from Broken Grey Wires
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 […]
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Baltic Gallery Visit
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 […]
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Artist Critiques
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 […]
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Out and about in Newcastle.
I found The Tee Sharps busking in Newcastle town centre, beautiful voices, especially when they harmonise, and a little more rare to see girls busking, (only really just realised that) The busking scene is amazing here, every corner you turn […]
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Batter My Heart
This contradictory poem by John Donne is said to have inspired Oppenheimer to name the first atomic test Trinity. It suits him down to the ground. I find him such an interesting character. It’s understandable how life can carry you […]