I’ve been a bit of a bad blogger lately (I’m sure we all go through these neglectful phases from time to time) but I think it is now the right moment to become much more thoughtful and thorough on what […]
“All art is useless”…how can it gain a function like the blog does? Could the blog get projected, and the recorded artwork be placed on a monitor? If it is able to be scrolled around and viewed in a similar […]
‘Kin Hell. I have been shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize.. not expecting it and very very pleased. http://www.liverpoolartprize.com/ I am in very good company indeed (pretty intimidating company actually) so I hold no illusions about winning any money. It […]
Fuzione, Sabbiare, Finitura… On friday, about 3.30pm, I watched my first bronze being poured! My piece is actually now in 5 bits to be cast: the figures and then the support structure were both taken off to be cast separately, […]
Nine weeks and counting until I have to hand in all my work, then a further month of organisng and planning for the degree show. Not sure where the time has gone. Things at the moment seem to be going […]
for the bees is a participatory project led by Owen Griffiths and Fern Thomas which stems from a concern about the threat to bees. Working with a musician we will compose a song for community choirs to sing to bee […]
I can’t get over how much having a studio has affected me. I am so excited about it, so happy when I’m there. It represents more than it’s dimensions! I had the space at home. That’s not what I needed. […]
The grand opening has happened. No time to update this blog before hand as too busy making cakes & seed packets. It was great to welcome 50 or more people. We can’t be sure of the exact numbers because we […]
I’ve found networking in new territories is filled with challenges and rewards, chances to clarify intentions, clear the decks (and dusty corners) and find the open doors…. That said, there are some serious boarder controls, even when you’ve a lot […]
Oh dear, its now 2010 and I have been lapse with my blog. I will attempt now to keep it running again, with a little more time at present to allow this to happen. I have been busy accumulating artists […]
Richard Taylor talks to Michelle Rowley about her career, practice and collaborative thirst for ideas.
I can identify with Carolyn Shepherd, I too am overloaded with reference material and in need of a personal technician. My Professional Practice exhibition is sitting on the nearing horizon. I have been spending my time building stretchers and exploring […]
The first show of 2010 was installed in the Exhibition Space yesterday. Paul Crook’s street scenes of toxic pink bring an energy to the space which has been bare for a few weeks now. David is sorting out a discussion […]
I’ve been doing some research for the next Taxed event in Liverpool and have been visiting some people for a chat as well as emailing (and proabably irritating) everyone I know. I have also been using exhibition openings to prey […]
2)Conceptual metaphor How do we connect object or concepts of different categories/types? Metaphor is our frequent way to explain something by others which have parts of commons with the subjects/topics. Source Domain (SD) is the explanation source and Target Domain […]
I’m Joining the Resistance? I am returning to my Discovering Malawi project again now and I walked into the class room after the holiday, and the moment I walked in, one boy walked straight up to me and asked me […]
It’s easy to get blown away by Supermarket and and the excitement of showing in Sweden. However, it’s important to remember that local events are important too. A few HMS artists and friends will be showing work at the Nottingham […]
Tonight’s meeting: As I only mentioned this briefly in my post last night – I thought I’d post the information I got on this. Pietrasanta 25th of February 2010 Dear artists, artisans and citizens of Pietrasanta, Citta d’arte: On the […]
