Category Archives: Art Gallery

The Pitmen Painters

Last night I went to see The Pitman Painters at The yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. It is only on till the 11th, so go if you can! http://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/ I didn’t know that much about this group of painters, so if you are like me here is a quick intro: “The “Ashington group” [pitmen painters]Continue reading “The Pitmen Painters”

The Other Art Fair

Today I went to The Other Art Fair (I am coinciding applying to do it in October). It is a showcase and selling exhibition for independent artists in London. It was great to see such a range of work, of a high standard, in a commercial setting. Being an artist is a hard career, youContinue reading “The Other Art Fair”

Roy Lichenstein exhibition

Yesterday I went to see the Lichenstein exhibition at Tate Britain. I love his work for its bold, simplistic style paintings. I most enjoyed the pieces based on the everyday moments and objects, like “Alka Seltzer,” 1966, and “the Ring (engagement)”. They make me think of order, control and neatness (with the repetitive dots), asContinue reading “Roy Lichenstein exhibition”

Finding treasures in Devon

I am currently in Devon, and today it finally stop raining enough for a little exploration. I went to Ark Pottery, run by Vaughan and Angela Glanville. It is a great place, they have a wheel in the shop (where 2 children were being helped to make their own cups), and loads of wonderful pottery!Continue reading “Finding treasures in Devon”

The year for completing old work

A few years ago I started reconstructing past work, files, sketchbooks, paperwork, and hoarded things. This was part of a clearing process both physically and psychologically. I have a problem with throwing things away, I hoard for a rainy day, I see the potential in things to be part of a future piece of art.Continue reading “The year for completing old work”