Headline data from the Taking Part survey 2005-06
Workplace Gallery, Gateshead
30 August – 27 September 2008
Day 1 of a new season in my work. September 1st and I'm still surrounded by five children (one's not my own), a half built studio, an unfinished commission and a forthcoming show. But I can see time ahead. The […]
Walking in the trees most days now, and I feel that I am becomming privaledged, as if they are beginning to show me there inner beauty. I mentioned last time how much pink was visable, ofcourse this is brought out […]
Its the start of September, I'm enrolled, but am I ready. My intention was to spend the summer researching, thinking, and making sure I am ready to begin that last year. I've definitely been thinking. Problem is, have I thought […]
Things have progressed. I now have about fifteen bicycle wheels in the barn at work. I have borrowed some science stands and clamps from the chemistry department and have also ordered all sorts of exciting motors and gears and pulleys […]
Johanna Hällsten INTERCOM 10th October – 1st November Private view 10th October 7-9pm We are pleased to present the latest solo exhibition by Swedish artist Johanna Hällsten. INTERCOM continues Hällsten’s interests in translation, mediation and duration. Through two installations, different […]
Having been away travelling and collecting materials for my sculpturs over the weekend, it was a pleasure getting back to my sculptures. Unfortunately for me, i felt an overwhelming sense of disapointment when i got back to work. I just […]
August has flown by. Last day of the month and 12 days to go until our Digswell Open Studios. I've been trying to balance getting things organised and getting my own work done. At times I feel really confident about […]
29th August 2008 – Stickle Tarn From the car park we could see the route we needed to take but Pavey Ark was completely lost in low cloud and remained so until we reached the severe horizontal of Stickle Tarn. […]
Friday 29th Aug – Stickle Tarn Paul and I discuss some film of a dawn swim at Potter Tarn shot in July and then toy with images/quotes from an ancient Taoist text – ‘Lake beneath mountain’ – ‘It furthers one […]
My need to update my blog in the last 7 days was superceded by my desire to create work. This particular moment feels like the appropriate time to reflect upon my week's acheivements. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were spent working […]
Momentary perfection! Americano at £1 in the A Foundation on Greenland Street, wireless internet, some clothing that indicates I misjudged the temperature levels today, so there are also goose-bumps on my skin. Mike boogeying to some funk/pop, whilst making salad […]
WLTM – Brilliant! WOW! What an amazing occasion. We had peoplefrom London, Wolverhampton and a strong contingent from Stoke as well as locals. Anna gave a convincing performance as the Director in shoulderpads, hair extensions and heels. Not like the […]
31st August 2008 Thoughts on Stickle Tarn The altered states that Richard and I have been discussing in this Swimming Home project, and a film project in which we are also collaborating, can be experienced in different ways. Together, however, […]
A Grants for the Arts funded period of research and development. Time, space and funding to unravel years of experience raising a large family, to lay out the dissected pieces of my past working practice, take up the bare bones […]
Camden Arts Centre, London
11 July 2007 – 14 September 2008
