Elemental, an exhibition
The EDF nuclear power station in Dungeness in Kent, UK may be an exotic place to visit, but it made for an excellent exhibition space.… Read More »Elemental, an exhibition
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Chromophilia
My solo exhibition, Chromophilia, was held at the Evegate Art Gallery from 3 to 24 December 2016. Works are on paper and wood. The gallery… Read More »Chromophilia
Turps Art School 2016-2017
Departing from my usual commentary on arts subjects, I would like to let folks know that I have been accepted into the 2016-17 Turps Art… Read More »Turps Art School 2016-2017
20 Seconds to overcome fear
Marion Milner, a celebrated child psychoanalyst wrote of her own creative anxieties in her book On Not Being Able to Paint (Heineman, 1950, but still… Read More »20 Seconds to overcome fear
Hinge-point: the social media and technology revolution in the art world
“Hinge-point: the social media and technology revolution in the art world” Originally published in Art of England, Issue 65, 2010. Reproduced with permission. Recently, I… Read More »Hinge-point: the social media and technology revolution in the art world
Where do you go to my lovely when you’re alone in your bed?
“where do you go to my lovely when you’re alone in your bed?” (title from the song with lyrics by Peter Sarstedt, 1969, listen to… Read More »Where do you go to my lovely when you’re alone in your bed?
Frankenfolks can be artists too!
“Frankenfolks” can be artists too!” Originally published in Art of England, Issue 86, 2011. Reproduced with permission. Are older people curiosities, especially the long-lived? Do… Read More »Frankenfolks can be artists too!
There’s an app for that
“There’s an app for that” Originally published in Art of England, Issue 79, 2011. Reproduced with permission. The last roll of Kodachrome film was shot… Read More »There’s an app for that
The Vampire Art Schools
“The Vampire Art Schools” Originally published in Art of England, Issue 75, 2010. Reproduced with permission. Someone said once (probably Adam Smith) that teachers should… Read More »The Vampire Art Schools
On Learning to Steal
“On Learning to Steal” Originally published in Art of England, Issue 77, 2011. Reproduced with permission. I was watching some students in a gallery the… Read More »On Learning to Steal