We have spent the last week setting up our show at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, in Birkenhead. Art works that looked larged in the studio seemed so much smaller in the gallery space. By thursday almost everthing was […]
Some images that will feature in our upcoming degree show at the Williamson art galley and museum.
Many of the photographs shown were taken by Amy MacGlashan, who also designed and organised our catalogue. Thanks, Amy.
It is the little details that take so long! At the studio today we were very lucky to have a beautiful bright sunny day, so work could be carried out outside. I have been trying to smooth out two large […]
It is now time to get down to the nitty gritty part of the preparations of the degree show itself. Painting of boards and ensuring fixings are in place. Then there is all the supporting evidence that has to be […]
Time seems to be flying now. I am delighted to have handed in some of my written work for assessment, another item to be crossed off the list. There is bizarrely something great about having to do written assignments as […]
I have spend some time working on the base for my chess pieces, as chess is often used to represent the game of life, and falls into my remit of power, manipulation and powerlessness. I still have to make my […]
At last I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I have hopefully resolved some technical problems with one of my pieces, and have managed to print out my assignment. That doesnt sound like a huge feat, but […]
At certain times I think many art students go through the stage of thinking “why am I putting myself through this”. many people are creative without having to slog through a degree course to get fulfillment or the confidence. I […]
I have been working on some paintings that reflect my theme of manipulation and control. what is still happening in Guantanamo Bay, despite President Obama’s early promises is a shame on all of us. “Guantanamo Orange” is now a recurring […]