Thanks to those people who got in touch about lost artwork and things. Interesting that no one did it publicly, but understandable, especially when some have not resolved the situations. That also applies if you want to work with that organisation again too I guess. A bit worryingly, seven people replied and not one had been reimbursed in full and five had not received anything or are still in dispute. Seems like a situation where artists hold none of the power.
Also, before I disappear into install next week, I wanted to put this invitation out into the ether, but especially for any bloggers who might live in Yorkshire and fancy popping in to the opening!
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
EMILY SPEED: MAKE SHIFT
Private View Invitation
Private view
15.07.11 / 17.30–19.30 / Bothy Gallery
YSP warmly invites you to the private view of
Emily Speed: MAKE SHIFT
MAKE SHIFT is the first solo exhibition by Emily Speed, including new sculpture, installation, drawing and photography made in response to YSP’s built environment. Emily’s work explores the temporary and the transient through reference to architecture and the body. She examines buildings, both literally and metaphorically, as physical shelters and as containers for memory, bound with the history of their occupiers.
RSVP online or call 01924 830579
Emily Speed Study Day & Picnic
06.08.11 / 11.00–16.00 / £4 / Book online
Supported by Design Centre North
I think I am due a post about what it has been like working at YSP as I’ve never worked anywhere like it or had this amount of support before. The curator asked if I would mind writing a little bit about how it has benefitted me – to put the case forward for continuing to support smaller scale shows by emerging artists. Honestly, I could write an essay. If all big institutions did this for just one artist a year, I honestly think it would change the amount of mid-level opportunities massively.
But enough for now… I still have some more work to make!
