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Critical thought and essays on Artists, galleries and exhibitions.

This blog documents the development of a project by Lisa Wigham, which has been commissioned by In Certain Places. Lisa is one of five artists selected to create new artworks in response to the city of Preston, which will be […]

In 2012 I will be Artist in Residence for 8 months at the Muse@269 Portobello Road, London. http://www.themuseat269.com/

Sheffield takes its name from the River Sheaf, which can be traced back to the Old English word shed; as in water shed. Of course watershed also alludes to the evening airtime of adult-content T.V in Britain. I’d like to […]

A blog detailng the transition from the ‘inside world’ of university to the outside world.

This blog documents the development of The Gates of Paradise, a project by Collaborative Space artists Jeni McConnell and Hannah Elizabeth Allan, commissioned by In Certain Places. They are two of five artists selected to create new artworks in response […]

Continuing on from my previous artist in residence blog with renewed vigour and some actual cash, the next phase of the Butterfly Park art project will endeavour to take over an empty shop for 6 months.

This blog documents the development of a project by Iain Broadley, which has been commissioned by In Certain Places. Iain is one of five artists selected to create new artworks in response to the city of Preston, which will be […]

Developing from an art writing residency at Modern Art Oxford, establishing a visual vocabulary of choreography, instruction and transcription. The residency has seen the creation of a new artist book and video installation as part of my ongoing investigation of […]

This blog documents the development of Transit of Venus, a project by David Henckel, which has been commissioned by In Certain Places. David is one of five artists selected to create new artworks in response to the city of Preston, […]

This blog is about what, why and how I produce my art, and also what I do with it – be it in exhibitions, competitions, or sit in a corner of a room ashamed of itself.

‘Painting is a philosophical enterprise that doesn’t always involve paint.’ Howard Halle

A continuing enquiry into the visual – Lisa Muten reflecting on her practice. This blog is a place to record some of my research, make notes of what I have seen that inspires me and reflect on my practice. It […]

Reflections of a wayward artist/writer on the role of art and the artist in society.

I’ll be focusing on the materials that I have been using, conscious or unconsciously, to built me as I am today. As a starting point i’ll explore the building materials of my childhood home environment with a special focus on […]

Becoming Part of Something Part 1 led to the development of a ‘superb’ dynamic artist led space: Core Gallery & DIY Educate. In November 2011 I left Core Gallery to set up an Independant Artist led project space ZeitgeistArtsProjects with […]

art in 4D (or the tightrope walk of making work using painting, photography, drawing and sculpture)

Online sketchbook space –

In times of chaos it’s all the more important to focus on the things that matter. As an artist, so much of my work revolves around this question – what should I let go of and what should I keep?

Chris Barham, with my assistance, is creating an interactive installation. Our interest lies within the terrain of self-generated audience participation. Can an artwork or environment present a situation in which the viewer feels safe enough, or enticed enough to engage […]

is an evolving site-specific installation based on construction, deconstruction and reconstruction of an expanding lexicon of objects and assemblages. The process is rooted in one prototype collage that I make into actual objects which I assemble onto each site. I […]

Advocating better working conditions for artists. Following on from where ‘Getting Paid’ left off.

As the visual arts officer in Halton, based at the Brindley Arts Centre in Runcorn, I manage a wide variety of projects, curate exhibitions and work with many interesting artists. There’s always so much going on that it’s difficult to […]

A space for review and reflection of my own practice and others.

Hidden Landscapes Project is an Arts Council funded research and development project. Focusing on the fringes of the town Letchworth Garden City in North Hertfordshire, the project will involve individual research, collaborative engagement and a discourse with the town, its […]