Alright? I’m a Fine Art student at the University of Suffolk (previously University Campus Suffolk), and I’m now in my final year (my third year). How things goes so quick… For my first blog here, I’m going to be introducing my studies throughout my times at university.
London-based painter Matthew Krishanu received an a-n Critical Writing Bursary to review the John Moores Painting Prize show in Liverpool.
Busy preparing for my solo show which is now only a couple of weeks away. Wavering between excitement and trepidation. The contradictions at the heart of my paintings are acting themselves out practically. Whilst waking hours are primarily rational thinking, organising […]
My dad died this month 28 years ago. I was 28 at the time, so it seems an apt, even balanced moment to write about how he viewed my art and misunderstood the real reason for its creation. As a […]
This was a wonderful opportunity to research a remarkable tree, especially as it has been appreciated and held in high regard for hundreds of years here in Wales.
As the most recognised painting prize in the UK since its inception in 1957, the John Moores Painting Prize acts as a review of contemporary painting, presenting a survey of dominant themes explored by the medium.
In life, we all appropriate in some way – whether this is retelling a joke or copying a haircut from some celebrity. But in the process of appropriation, often the thing in question becomes personalised simply in that in comes […]
Blogging: A couple of years ago I received the Reside Residency which lasted for 6 months. It gave me some idea about how I wanted to make use of blogs. I applied for the Reside Residency because one did not […]
This is my latest painting, entitled ‘Love’ in my series of Spiritual Art for the Twenty First Century, its in acrylics on a chunky canvas. I believe love features in many religions. I first did a watercolour sketch, the pink […]
This week’s selection of recommended exhibitions includes marble and dust in Edinburgh, modernist Cuban painting in London, and performance gesture in Exeter.
For a three months residency, the Something Useful Project supports me at the Fine Arts department of the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in the city of Surat, found in the North western state of Gujarat in India.
London-based painter Cathy Lomax wins the first edition of this new, artist-led prize, selected from a shortlist of 15 artists.
final works and finishing touches – careful not to start all over again!
I’ve booked in to a workshop with Kate after discovering her work on FB. I feel inspired to work with other artists who have similar interests, celtic mysticism, anam cara, and being in touch with one’s inner self. The journey inwards to the universe.
AUDIOBLOG – Please click here It’s all research isn’t it? Today we went to see the MA show at Birmingham City University’s School of Art in Margaret Street in the city centre. It is a very special place that becomes […]
With the advice of mentors still clear in my head, I’ve been trying to put their guidance into practice, aiming to keep freshness and spontaneity in not only experimental studies but also in finished paintings. Trying not to be intimidated […]
