Monday 30 September 2013

Monday 30th September 2013

Magnificent Creatures at Standalone Farm

Enjoying working with Beth McDougall of the Heritage Foundation and Letchworth families at Standalone Farm.   Here's a link to Beth's nice blog about the project.

And a photo from our first session:


We have three more Wednesday early evening sessions to go - all ages welcome with accompanying adult. If you'd like to join us please contact Beth McDougall for details: beth.mcdougall@letchworth.com

Tuesday 24 September 2013

24th september 2013


Been interested for a while in the idea of an immersive, walk in, book so was pleased to get a chance to visit ‘Memory Palace’ at the V&A.  It was a good show – with some great artwork by a diverse mix of artists, illustrators and designers. who each ‘illustrated’ a passage from a new story by  Hari Kunzru. The story was clear and simple – post digital world/illegal to remember/perpetrator creates an imaginary memory palace in prison.     Felt more like a well-curated show on a theme than an immersive ‘book’ or ‘story’ experience but I enjoyed it and felt I was in the hands of (very separate) experts.  I liked the interactive memory bank where people can add their own picture and word memories (although found it frustrating to use and wonder why the drawing tool couldn’t be better).

One day I would like to see an exhibition of a genuinely collaborative story writing structure where the writer worked with the artists, allowing the different media to generate the story. 

Loved the beautiful drawings by Alexis Deacon. 







Thursday 5 September 2013

5th September, 2013

Also, many Digswell Arts Trust fellows (including me) are taking part in the Hertfordshire Open Studios scheme this year.  Here is a poster with a bit of information.  (Fenners is open this coming weekend and next weekend - I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday this week and on Sunday next week.)


Thursday 5th September 2013

I'm delighted to be involved with this art project for families in September.  We'll be using the outdoor space at Standalone Farm in Letchworth, exploring drawing, painting, sculpture in response to the wonderful animals and environment.