Jaq Belchers work is all about the process of reduction and repetition, the manipulation of matter. She pondered the beauty of a single expanse of white and how one can add to such a simple and beautiful void ? So … Continue reading
Last week we visited the International printbiennale at the Hatton and the Laing art galleries. I was so pleased that I had managed to see the exhibition before it ended as it was simply breathtaking ! It was such a … Continue reading
Scratchings on paper. I recently discovered the work of Eduardo Santiere. I had been researching artists whose work reflected some qualities I was wanting to bring into my own work, especially when I had been talking about the quietness I … Continue reading
We went on a visit to see ‘Seeing in the Dark’ exhibition at Curtis Mayfield House in Newcastle. It was an exhibition and series of events inspired by artist-run groups from the 1970’s and 80’s, such as Newcastle’s Ayton Basement … Continue reading
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I have been looking at the work of the Korean born, New York based artist Il Lee. He is best known for his dynamic work using ballpoint pen on paper and canvas. Fields of vibrating forms appear out of an … Continue reading
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Visited the Turner Prize at the Baltic yesterday. I was already a huge fan of George Shaw, so his work completely stood alone from the other nominees. His subject is the wasteland of the the post war housing estate outside … Continue reading
As part of this workshop Virginia took the group along to her studio in Sunderland. I found the afternoon really interesting, we learnt about surface preparation, what is oil paint and discovered the uses for other oil media, including Damar … Continue reading
I have been looking at the work of the German artist Helmut Kirchlechner. The initial concept of his work is highly simplistic, using the form of a circle repeated within his work. Like any form the circle has its restrictions, … Continue reading
One of the pieces that was part of my exhibition on Thursday, was a graphite drawing of a sphere. It had been discussed apparently, that did such a simple form warrant a place in the exhibition? The reasoning behind why … Continue reading
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Today was my first time exhibiting in the Shaun Project Space ! These are a few images from today…I’m not sure if you could say it was enjoyable, i was so nervous that i probably found hanging the work yesterday … Continue reading
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