Today is a studio day,
I have the keys to the studio, there is approximately just over 2 weeks until the grand opening, which is cutting it pretty fine.
But on the plus we have Rhodri Brooks confirmed for the opening! He’s a great songwriter, he’s just released his demo tape. He’ll be doing an electric set if we can get a pa on the cheap, if not, he’ll be doing an acoustic set so its win – win really.
Check him out here, and at B I T Studios on the 12th of Jan, https://soundcloud.com/rhodri-brooks
Priorities?
What constitutes a priority, in creative practice? Par deadlines, I’ve been thinking alot recently about what projects necessitate the most focus and importantly, time.
So for its own sake, i’ll be listing my current projects, and a breakdown of their needs and wants.
1: B I T Studios – Finished all paperwork and legal waffle yesterday, opening now Jan 2013, with eight studios for early practicioners. Programme of events to hopefully come soon, in the form of artist talks, regular crittorials, film screenings, etc.
2: Old Victoria Buildings Revival – Site visits will be early next year, and the roster of artists is coming along slowly. Seperate blog here: http://www.fringeartsbath.co.uk/old-victoria-buildings-revival/
3: Milkwood Gallery Guest Curating – The next project is confirmed, but might be my last curated project, and will be a solo show of an artist who I have admired and appreciated for quite some time. This project will hopefully instigate more dialogue between artist & curator than other projects, which is something I am very much looking forward to.
4: My own practice – Seems to be suffering a little. I still want to look into all the same ideas, and from the new year, once I have settled into the new studios I hope i’ll be able to get back onto the proverbial horse.
What do other people think about the role of priorities in creative practice, or being pragmatic about projects in general?
Just finished a review of the Artes Mundi Prize in Cardiff. Find it here: http://www.a-n.co.uk/interface/reviews/single/2779243
Also nearly finished editing a video of new work, it looks at connection, grief and loss, in a somewhat physical manner. Creation of a memory, and a way to preserve that memory for recollection.
B I T S T U D I O S
South Wales art collective B I T are opening artist studios in East Cardiff very soon, all money has changed hands and we are halfway through a wood sponsorship for dividing walls.
The Studios are aimed for recent graduates, so they are affordable, open plan and importantly, safe. They will house approximately 8 artists and will feature monthly crittorial sessions, and termly exhibitions of the studio holders. Although the space opens November, there are already projects as part of ‘Cardiff Contemporary’ underway for the first year of B I T STUDIOS. A couple to tantalise the eyes are a Graduate Residency Scheme and Market events.
Keep eyes and ears peeled for Cardiff’s newest contemporary artspace, B I T S T U D I O S, Fox Ln, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 1JN.
spaces are still available, get in touch for a viewing
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/bitstudioscardiff
Just a quick post mentioning A show im curating at Milkwood Gallery, titled ‘Croeso I’r Rhath’ 12 – 28th Oct featuring the work of
Laura Cooper (www.lauracooper.co.uk)
Carwyn Evans (www.carwynevans.com)
Mark Houghton (www.markhoughton.com)
Tiff Oben & Helene Roberts (www.tiffanyoben.co.uk)
Becky Williams (www.jasonandbecky.co.uk)
meeting Laura today to explore Roath, and get her piece together for Made In Roath, which is less than a month away.
Full press release for the show coming soon.
