I continued to research the New Forest, traversing the land, accessing archives and meeting with relevant arts professionals and local organisations to try to identify potential opportunities. The bursary not only provided me with some resources but also a vital […]
In the summer of 2018 (again thanks to the support of the bursary) I was able to invite artists on fieldtrips to the New Forest to visit areas of interest and discuss possibilities, narratives and opportunities that it prompted. Artists […]
We are in conversation with the Forestry Commission and various other local communities and partners to inform our activities in 2019. We are planning and fundraising to present a series of artist-led events and performances throughout the year. Mary Cork […]
The redeveloped City Observatory site on top of Calton Hill will feature a new exhibition space for emerging artists and producers in Scotland, plus a new shop selling unique artist editions and specially commissioned products.
For ‘A Woman’s Place at Knole’, six female artists including 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid have responded to the usually hidden, gendered stories of an historic National Trust property in Kent to produce artworks that span painting, sculpture, film and online. Judith Alder reports.
spring is in the air, the clocks have gone forward and there’s been some movement within the non linear project. i’ve done some more filming and been able to present the work so far to the arts and heritage group […]
i really must clean the front room windows, the puppy has been doing her nose art thing again and the view of the outside is muted because of it. i’m looking for the words to begin my post about my […]
Welcome to the Fairways. The Kentish Riviera.. How much can architects do to create sustainable and friendly communities? Do they have to portray an advert style world where the sun always shines? Is it about showing financial success with high […]
Engaging in a detailed way with industrial manufacturing means immersing oneself in a world of language, techniques and processes that are at times utterly surprising. The products produced in the factory today have ranged from a very high end car […]
I’m 48 hours into a residency that’s as focused upon manufacturing timelines and heritage-based narratives as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and competitive strategies. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and supported by arts commissioners Super Slow Way, the Art in […]
Throughout 2017 I will be making new artworks and creating engagement opportunities responding to this unique architectural relic. This blog reflects on the ideas in my application and my initial responses to this unique residency opportunity within this iconic London landmark.
since the weekend i’ve been reflecting about the film. it’s reached the stage of being online and viewed by invitation. this is part of the research into reactions to a non linear film. for this project i drew upon my experience […]
i am very happy to write this update about the film project. for those of you new to the blog, let me give you some background. i have a commission from derby silk mill museum to make a non […]
what will the world make of it ? i posed this question at the end of my last post. in working towards completing the k film based on the silk mill museum, i’ve found myself asking of myself … what […]
later today i’ll take myself and my equipment into the derby silk mill museum of making and begin the filming for the film commission i’m currently calling four six one. it’s being produced by sue ball, one of the two […]
blog of on going non linear film/documentary commission, part of the arts and heritage pilot programme of the museum of making at derby silk mill.
Using contemporary art and an archaeological approach to investigate Bradley Old Iron Works and the Riverside House estate Grid Ref: SO 894 389
A one-day event led by artists group Anchor & Magnet using creative workshops to discuss and debate heritage, regeneration and loss in the city, that took place on 23rd April 2016. Review written by Oliver Carter. Photographs by Katarzyna Perlak.
I am organising a Museum’s Learning Day in Sittingbourne at the Ideas Test head office, Jan 29th 2016. I am looking for interesting and provocative speakers who can bring new ideas about how Museums work with artists. Suggestion are welcome! […]
