Day 1 of our residency at the University of Brighton The start of an exciting month when we will be working in the printmaking workshops at the university! We spent most of the day today with Ray Dennis who re-introduced […]
i decorated her hair with flowers… what will happen next?
I haven’t had much news about the exhibition and not really sure how is it all going. Last update, well short email from Adeline was that one of the pieces ‘Bad Hair Day’ is going bit mouldy and she was […]
FIRST DAY This morning I felt apprehensive as I packed my bag for the First Day – we are two Artists in Residence again – this time in Fine Art Printmaking at the University of Brighton. However I walked home […]
Things I get into character for. I am sure I remember a time when I was just comfortable being An Artist, and it felt quite natural. I don’t think it was ever easy, but it was what I was happy […]
Miriam Troth, 'HotAir', mixed , January 2008. Photo: Miriam Troth. Courtesy: Miriam Troth. 'Hot Air' is a visceral reaction to the impotent frustration felt on being the object of obsessive behaviour.
The hot air images are produced by breathing deeply and blowing CO2 through pigmented fluid onto photographic paper.
The sinister,viscous blood- like substance is fixed, capturing a moment.
An act of letting go of 'bad air', bubbles of thoughts, a soundless scream.
Caroline Watson, 'Sea Sibyl', Acrylic on paper, 2007.
Madi Acharya-Baskerville, 'Temple', Installation, September 2007. Photo: The artist. Courtesy: The artist. Installation of mixed media on chards of found driftwood. The work is a direct response to the walls which are adorned with graffiti from the 12th century onwards
Roger Perkins, 'Chalet Interior', Mixed Media, Feb. 2008. Photo: Roger Perkins. Diorama of the interior of a Resort Chalet circa early 1950's. Note that the interiors were basic but comfortable and were centrally heated! (A very modern concept for 1950's Britain).
Richard Corbett, 'Dragon Mountains', Oil on paper. Rich and japanese
I want to use this space to reflect on, and find my own balance between these three aspects in relation to my art practice. I make porcelain domestic objects and I seek to improve their technical detail and their meaning.
Miss B’s Salons are regular discussion events chaired by Ruth Beale (Miss B) that bring together invited groups of artists, curators and interested parties to present and discuss their work and selected topics. They are frequently private and by invitation […]
Disappointment on Friday: having struggled across a raw, sleety Norwich through the rush hour, acutely aware that it was only five minutes before the printers was due to close for the weekend, I arrived to find that Kalender hadn't been […]
02/03/08 The journey home did not go exactly as planned. After waiting for an hour for the 305 at Bedford bus station, a cold brutal place, I phoned the National Express emergency number. I wasn’t really sure it was an […]
our postman is sweet, even the dog loves him….he talks on his bike on his mobile phone all the time…..he still hasn't brought any postcards…
02/02/08Eva’s maiden voyage was a bit of a flop. As I had feared the river was full of rowers rowing. However the weather was ideal so, after a little walk, I went to find a quietish spot to launch her. […]