Empty Vessels
I think one of the objectives I need to set myself for 2020 is to get in touch with my inner anchorite. An anchorite was (or perhaps even still is)… Read more Empty Vessels →
By the pricking of my thumbs
Let’s talk about witches, among other things… I haven’t seen Judy and Punch yet, but it promises to be interesting. Here’s part of The Guardian review: The film is set… Read more By the pricking of my thumbs →
Fons Americanus
Kara Walker’s work struck me as a bit of a cop out, as she is really just repeating early themes and imagery, without there being very much new to say.… Read more Fons Americanus →
Exhibition Watch
I have been down to Margate to see the Turner Prize exhibition. And this is what I saw. The Tate blurb reads Oscar Murillo’s multifaceted practice incorporates live events, drawing,… Read more Exhibition Watch →
еловек из стали
Man of Steel I visited the 3D workshop to observe the casting of bronze, and take infra-red photographs of the process. Countless books have been written about the art of… Read more еловек из стали →
Let’s Dance
I found this very moving memorial quite by chance in Dublin, during the summer. For those of you unfamiliar with the background, the news article is reproduced below. From Wiki… Read more Let’s Dance →
Memorials and Witches
I’m starting to learn how to join metal using welding equipment, in preparation for making a maquette of a sculpture for my ASU 1. The theory is quite easy (… Read more Memorials and Witches →
Holocaust Memorials
There are now Holocaust memorials in most countries occupied by the Nazis during the Hitler period; and most of them are very imposing and significant works of public sculpture. However,… Read more Holocaust Memorials →