I applied to the a-n Artist Bursary scheme to fund a two-pronged training programme to help develop my skills as a self-taught film-maker using animation. The first part was to fund me being mentored by two artist film makers […]
The Hong Kong artist and self-taught animator who last year won the inaugural Camden Arts Centre Emerging Artist Prize discusses his new show at the venue, the narratives behind his work, and the benefits of living a nomadic existence.
A couple of posts ago I wrote this: “I sort of feel as if I should be making more effort to save the planet. I’ve been thinking about it in my work for quite a while – how to use more […]
I have been experimenting with Tagtool to find the best solution for a live performance. I like the way the flowers move and the subtle gestures of the character.
https://vimeo.com/306842676 After a lot of experimentation with different software and hardware solutions, I settled on using the app Tagtool for the iPad. Tagtool transforms illustrations into digital puppets and then using some simple tools animates them. I was introduced to […]
Sketchbook ideas and explorations.
Ideas, sketches and storyline exploration.
Forest Fields and Hyson Green is an area of constant revitalisation, rejuvenation and flux. It is a starting point for some and a constant home for others. People come and go regularly, setting up homes and businesses then move on […]
Investigating people and places through the mediums of animation, illustration, installation and storytelling.
Finally, after a lot of work and a lot of sweat the animation is slowly coming together. Mainly due to the long time it takes to finish, but also to make it a lighter and more digestible piece for the viewer […]
This week’s selection from a-n’s busy Events section, featuring exhibitions and events posted by a-n members, includes selections from Glasgow, Grimsby, London, Ruthin and Southampton.
Novellist Penny Hancock reviews Victoria Rance: The Night Horse and The Holy Baboon Sculptures, Drawings, Photographs and Animations 2007-2017 at The Cello Factory 23-30 October 2017
Artist Joanna Kirk interviews sculptor Victoria Rance ahead of a ten-year retrospective of her work, ‘Victoria Rance | The Night Horse and The Holy Baboon’ to be held at The Cello Factory, Waterloo 23-30 October 2017.
Started the interview process. Talked to Beverly, Amy and Caitlin. A cynicism in relation to the subject became apparent. Some women found it hard to express themselves on the subject and kept on apologising for it. Despite this, there were […]
