Reading prison itself is obviously a key element of Artangel’s project, now extended by popular demand to the 4th December and I couldn’t resist photographing details of the traces of its most recent inhabitants. The prison was only decommissioned in 2013 so even the washing corner in the prayer room looked as if it could still work. […]
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Inside: Artangel project at Reading prison
On until the end of October, this absorbing project is another triumph for Artangel and well worth the trip. Our visit lasted half a day (and that was without hearing the full live reading of Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis) Artists, writers and performers have produced work on the loss of liberty, shown in the cells, corridors and chapel within […]
The Other Art Fair at the Old Truman Brewery, London
This post isn’t about the artists showing at The Other Art Fair, now partnered with saatchiart.com, as it was my first time exhibiting and I didn’t really have much chance to see any work apart from that of my immediate neighbours: artist and printer Lene Bladbjerg, screen printer Lucy Bainbridge and painter Emma Copley who were all great. My stand […]
Jaanika Peerman at Draw to Perform – 2 of 2
Jaanika Peerman’s second performance at Draw to Perform involved ice, another material that fascinates her. In this case, the melting block contributed to the dynamism of her mark making. the drawn “icefall” stands in front of Saranjit Birdi, another artist who draws with different parts of his body: in this shot, one of his feet.
Jaanika Peerna at Draw to Perform – 1 of 2
More photos from the Draw to Perform symposium, this time from Jaanika Peerna. She created 2 drawings on Mylar, and these images give a hint of the piece. Visualise constant movement with gentle sound and a detail of the finished drawing. Visit her website to see a video of her in action.
Having my head scanned by the Veronica Scanner at the Royal Academy
“I never liked being photographed…I don’t like the way I look in photographs because I don’t think I look that way…everyone knows what I looked like except me. And looking in a mirror didn’t help much…Now (with the Veronica Chorographic Scanner), at least I know what I look like” – Daniel Wolf. I’ve included this […]