New work 60 from 250?

As part of my ongoing work into my own cultural identity, showing new work at Open Studios this weekend.

Come along if your are in London town
Bow Arts
SE1 5SF
46 Willow Walk
Fri night 6-9:30pm
Sat+Sun 12-6pm

Here it is London town

It is happening, new installation of flags and open studios. Exciting times!

Inspiration - Claire Watson

Inspiration to the maximum, Claire Watson.

I am always looking for artists that work with textiles to make sculpture. I need to learn, be inspired and reference what is happening it the broader art universe. I then search among the few to find artists who utilise worn clothing as their material. Here I discovered the inspiration of Claire Watson. 

Claire Watson Copyright 2012

the fabulous Mr Snelgrove makes fabulous New Eden

Dear Blog Universe,

You really must check out New Eden it is super fabulous and all created by Mr Snelgrove and his project partner Mr van Haagen.

New Eden follows the adventures of bickering odd couple Murray and Hamilton, two starship crewmen marooned and fighting for their lives on a primordial world after their starship crash lands on the wrong planet!

Can't wait for more.....

thanks Queenie for 4 days

I live in London and no I am not in Jubilation mode except that I thank Queenie very much for working for 60 years so that I could have 4 days just to catch up with myself. 

My day job to the max 

+ plus making some life plans 

+ plus trying to see man on tour 

+ inlaws here from Australia 

+ frustration that art hasn't been front and centre 

= Amanda in the clingon stage. 

So much relieved to climb down from the cliff face on these 4 days and notice that am breathing and human and to sleep and eat what I like, to do what I want, and to watch and make into the lovely hours of the evening.

I can't say it has been an easy 4 days as Friday night my head was in work buzz, Saturday and Sunday  to really feel my toes again. Stage 2 - working not to beat myself up for giving myself over so much. Stage 3 -  reflection on being in the midpoint of the year move on to new space where I I go pick up all the pieces and move towards what I know is really important to me.

On to the highlight of the month - very exciting news, it was worth a midnight application in the edges of time from day job, I have been selected for the Bow Arts Open show in the Bermondsey Project Space- super YEAH!!

Bow Arts Open 2012: Bow Arts Open Show

Date: 

Friday, June 29, 2012 to Saturday, July 14, 2012

Private View: 

Friday, June 29, 2012 - 18:00

Opening Hours: 

Friday 6 - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 - 6pm

Address: 

Bermondsey Project Space, Unit 7, Rich Industrial Estate, Willow Walk, SE1 5SF.

Our annual group exhibition showcasing original work from across Bow Arts' diverse artist community. 

This year's show is curated by Bob & Roberta Smith, Skye Sherwin (Arts writer, Guardian), Emilie Faure (White Cube) and Rosamond Murdoch (The Nunnery).