This is from a very over-exposed photo of ‘Meditation’ at the Musee Rodin in Paris. I think it’s one of the nicest places in Paris. Other cool places to go are The Catacombs, the Pere Lachaise Cemetry, and the Pompidou. […]
Feeling fairly rotten today. Have been keeping a cold thing at bay for a while, but I think I am about to sucumb. I might just stay home today and keep warm! Last week was great – really busy and […]
Cultural Leadership Programme’s Meeting the Challenge initiative, set up to support and nurture current and future leaders, offered an open submission inviting organisations to apply.
Forth Valley Open Studios. Whoever would have thought that something that started as a vague idea before Christmas with some friends (” wouldn’t it be nice if we could have an Open Studio event in our area just like Perthshire?”) […]
I had a chance conversation with Mary, from Manchester University. I told her I had a studio at Cow Lane and her eyes lit up. She said she always looks out for Cow Lane when she drives past, as it […]
My fingers are healing from my bike crash albeit a little sore, but I wanted to write a little. My meeting with Bea De Souza from Agency Gallery was invigorating. Bea gave me lots of sage advice and also said […]
Last night my supper was crisps. A pretty good flavour- vintage cheddar and red onion. Washed down with a little red wine. Hmm…….the reasons why – well there is no time to eat……. Bea De Souza from Agency Gallery in […]
For a while now my failure in the blogging world has haunted me. I should be setting aside time every week to record my activites but the level of necessary commitment overwhelmed me and I decided, with the exception of […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Foundry Lane Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne
21 January – 6 March 2010
We had the first meeting on Thursday last week which seems so long ago now and the point of reflection is to do it pretty soon after the event so maybe better luck next time. Or maybe it’s not a […]
19th February 2010 Friday, 4am – Fire starts in offices at rear of Green Door Studios where I have studio space. It spreads into the studios and fire engines are called to Kendfal from across South Cumbria, an aerial crane […]
This blog follows the reaction to a fire in the building where Green Door Studios was located. The building on Highgate in Kendal, Cumbria had been the studio premises for the artists’ collective since it was established in 1995.
19th February 2010 – 4am A fire starts in offices connected to the rear of the Green Door Studios. It spreads into the studio building and the upper floor is mostly burnt out. The remaining areas are affected by smoke, […]
19th Feb Jill rings me throughout the day. She is outside the building and talking to fire fighters and police and gleaning information. It’s thought to be arson. This emerges during the day as a window is found removed from […]
20th February I drive into Kendal and park up away from the blocked off area. Walking towards the studios along Highgate – it’s deserted – the high crane brought in from Barrow in Furness dominates the sky line. By now […]
Mobile art I have been so busy with Forth Valley Open Studios that I have had little time to promote my exhibition. Fortunately the Press Officer, Frank Sullivan, for Stirling University Innovation Park produced an excellent press release which generated […]
Glasgow’s museums, galleries, streets, bridges and hidden spaces will showcase the work of national and international artists when Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art returns in April 2010, building on the success of the 2008 Festival.
I just can’t wait to get into the studio! I pick up the keys on Friday and my palms are itching. Since I finished my residency in January, i have been frustrated by my lack of production. I am not […]
