Fine Art Video
in blog onFine Art Video
I made my first fine art video this week. The concept looks at remaking an art movie which I was inspired by. I fell in love with the idea, when I first saw the sample clip. I experienced loads of small and big challenges during the process. This excludes approximately 40 hours of editing. I will document the entire journey in full, once the final video has been approved by Steve @studionAme.Newspaper 2018
I have written about this a few times. I decided to sit on the final version to review with fresh eyes. The final document will go into production this weekend.
Meeting You
I met Phill and Zuli this week. I did not get to speak to Phil much because he was doing a studio tour. Zuli, was in the studio after taking a break. We discussed art, and the style of work she likes to employ. The work is just visually stunning.00Stepping up the game
in blog onFunding
My application fell through on Friday (06.07.2018). I got the rejection letter midday. The reasons given made it even more difficult to rationalise. I lost my focus because of it. I do not have artistic experience but the support around me should have been enough. Anyway, Rant over.Execution Stage
I am blessed with so many ideas. Most them come about half way through the night. I do not know what it is, perhaps I should just embrace the revelations. I am coming to my 5th week, and I need to start making the artwork.
If the weather holds up, I will be making my first performance art and documenting this on video. I am nervous but excited at the same time. After the funding refusal, my aim is to make some noise in the local community.
Oh, a new work bench will be going in tomorrow.
Some Links
in blog onI found this interesting video a few days ago.
My background knowledge of fine art is very limited, so it is nice to be able to reflect and visit a concise video of conceptual art history.
Don’t worry it is not 2hr 15 min long, the episode has been duplicated twice.
Approximately 5 years ago, I saw an episode titled ‘What do Artist do All day’. It was about Norman Ackroyd. Maybe it’s the working class background link with me, or the cinematography, but I found the first episode best. (The sound is not correctly synced).
Residency Week 3
in blog onMy aim since my residency began, was to churn out one concept a week. This week I have sent out ‘Bro & Sis convo’. This is a working title, which explores a private conversation between siblings about current issue(s). The ideas have been pushed to Studio Director and mentor for critical appraisal. The email response and wait can be quite daunting. The designer in me, just can’t help myself create work to finish or near completion. Usually, the feedback from Steve is about development, or reflection. We wait and see.
I met Kev a few days ago. We had a lengthy discussion about Art, Fitness and Politics. It amazes me how people undervalue their work. I was blown away by one of the pieces he created using recycled product. It was tucked away in a corner.
I met Ali, having been to her solo show last week. The embroidery work is dynamic and has so much depth. I haven’t really had a chance to discuss further because her work is being displayed in the studionAme gallery space for 2 weeks.
Residency at studionAme
in blog onStudio Time
It is coming up to my 2nd week at studionAme. I am having difficulty balancing family life, corporate work, freelance design and art development. My aim is to utilise every minute I am blessed with. I designed ‘Behind the Veil’, in principle last week. I receiving some critical appraisal from Steve via email. I think I will need to review this at a later date.This week, I have been focusing on Meridian newspaper (2018 edition). It is coming along very nicely. I need to get this design ready to meet my own targets. It’s a tough task, but one I am looking forward to.
Meeting new artist
I had a lovely chat with Dawn. I have not seen any of her work, but if time allows, I would definitely like to catch up soon.I met Ali earlier today. We did not have time to discuss anything in particular. Just a quick greeting meeting. ‘Passing Thoughts’, her solo show is on from 6pm to 9pm today. Looking forward to seeing the work at 8pm.
