I have received two invitations to fill in an ’artists’ questionnaire’ for Region Uppsala. After crossing the rather alarming box ’age 46 – 65’(!) came a series of relatively simple questions that woke rather complex response in me. In summary […]
For the study period we decided to have four study sessions taking place between November and the beginning of January. After having several discussions we noted down the four key topics we would like to study together (one topic for […]
a-n is seeking a new member of Artists Council, an advisory group to the Board and Executive that plays a key role in advocacy, lobbying and developing a-n programmes. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED.
I visited Firstsite the gallery in Colchester. Cornelia Parker and Hilary Cartmel were the artist I was most excited to see and their sculptures. https://firstsite.uk/event/tell-me-the-story/ As my work is sculpture based and heavily dominant around photography and film documentation, I […]
‘Workplace’ Taking Stock : Loughborough Paul Conneally 31st October 2020 Taking Stock is a series of works linked to and emerging from artist photographer Christopher Mear’s walk to work as a retail operative. Here I transpose his walk directions from […]
When I took photos of my work I would often use my phone to take pictures, which was great for quick photos to show my process. However since lock down and having my artwork assessed digitally, I have found that […]
It’s Christmas! I’m all ready and waiting for the big day. Notice my red decorations and twinkly lights ?. Now when’s Santa arriving so I can get them to polish my handles? It’s Christmas Door (mixed media painting on canvas […]
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This is a digital work I made on Wednesday. Seeing Hertz was originally a sculpture I made in 2015. I photoshopped a face covering over the mouth and nose of the skull to comment on the present time. On the […]
Never has life been so tangled up in my head and my work. I’ve always been interested in the touch between people, the physical, emotional, psychological… the effect one person has on another… and now, in its lack we can […]
‘Ok, you can decorate me’ she huffs. ‘Just don’t make me too flashy like her down the road’. So she’s been subtly festooned and secretly quite likes her berries and ribbons (she won’t let you know it though!). Not Too […]
General Practice [gP] is an artist-led, experimental project space in Lincoln. Driven by collaborative activity it seeks to promote exchange with wider artist-led initiatives, stimulate critical discourse and through its programme of exhibitions, events and workshops sustain an engaged visual […]
As people often begin a new blog… I simply can’t believe it’s been so long since I blogged. But not having anything significant to say is the main reason for my absence. Now I think I have something to say. […]
Sitting snuggly under her frothy red surround, she peers out from her new fringe to see if her neighbours have a garland as glamorous as she. Frothy Red Surround Door (mixed media painting on canvas board, 20x20cm/8″x8″) Click here to […]
What do Jayne Good and Tom Hackett have in common? Jayne Good is a certified Bob Ross instructor who teaches beginners how to paint idealised landscapes that frequently feature mountains, trees and lakes. In our conversation Jayne tells me how […]
She had forgotten how much she loves bows. They’ve transformed her deep brown eyes and usual greenery and made her feel unaccustomedly festive. You’ll see her twinkling beneath her wreath and hoping Santa remembers her too. Red Bow Door (mixed […]
Postcard auction in aid of Hepatitis C Trust 5-19 November
The studio that I rent wants me to continue running workshops during this 2nd lockdown. Can you let me know if my insurance will be valid if I do. many thanks. Sue Jones
I have been hitting walls with VR for so long. Finally this year I have found a door! I am exhilarated! Beginning this year I was awarded an artist bursary from a-n The Artist Information Company and Arts Council England […]
Reasons to join the Fine Art Trade Guild
Sunday 27th of December 2020 Marc Renshaw has taken part in annual 10k events nationally since 2013. This year, due to the pandemic, he’ll be taking on his annual challenge as a solo event, using Grimsby’s flagship business park – […]
