If you’re interested in architecture then you’ll enjoy the atrium at the ME by Melia hotel in Aldwych, London. They have a light show there every evening at 8pm but, to be honest, it’s worth a visit at any time. Running from the first floor up through the entire building to the Radio Bar on the […]
Work by Hannah Ten Doornkaat and Tim Andrews at Sunny Art Centre exhibition space
If you are interested in learning the traditional technical skills of observational drawing and painting then the Sunny Art Centre, recently relocated to Grays Inn Road, offers classes at evenings and weekends as well as during the day. I was invited to an exhibition in their new gallery space where I saw work by Hannah Ten Doornkaat in […]
Sculpture by Mel Fraser at Sheridan Russell Gallery, the Affordable Art Fair
Yes, I know I’m obsessed by the circle in its multiple manifestations and here’s another example I found at the last Affordable Art Fair in Hampstead on the Sheridan Russell Gallery stand. Mel Fraser is a master of her craft and seemingly as comfortable in figurative as in abstract work: these simple alabaster pieces are […]
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.
Works on paper
Many people tell me that artwork on canvas is perceived as having a greater value than work on paper. Much of my recent work has been on paper although I also work on canvas and sometimes just with fabric – it depends what I’m trying to express at the time. Anyway, what I’m saying is that I love […]