Working out what to deliver for the Research Festival.

Thoughts for the Research Festival.

I've told this story before, but how do I make it slightly less narrative and slightly more performative?

Following on from the Performance and Podcasting lecture, I booked a one-to-one tutorial with Sharon Young.

First proof of the package for my pattern. I’ve tested several digital print mockups, but now it’s time to screen print the design for real.

A small but important detail for plate preparation.

There are so many options for printing the Research Festival pattern.

I had always known that the great Greek orators used walking as a means of learning their speech and delivering knowledge. This workshop with Sharon Young mentioned this but that was only a small part of a very informative workshop.

My first visit to the Ithell Colquhoun exhibition left me disappointed. Since it was my first encounter with this artist and the subject matter was meaningful, I decided to revisit the work.

Invitation to meet Antony Mottershead and Sophie Heath from the Sidney Nolan Trust. A perfect opportunity to see Nolan’s paintings.

Even the scrappiest sketch can help clarify a problem.

There are many ways to print an image. Choosing which method is not always straightforward.

First test of printing the pattern as a collograph.

Having made the costume I am now having ti think about how to translate the design into a pattern. This is all part of my proposal for the Research Festival

Look how far have we come!

Having had no real experience of this technique, I decided to take my image and explore the possibilities.

Developing the footage shot on my recent research trip to Iona. It’s nerve racking not knowing what’s in the camera and whether it’s going to be successful. Time to dive deep into the images.

Vanessa Bell exhibition - Form and Colour.

Held at Charleston in Lewes, the sister gallery to Charleston in Firle, Sussex.

A hectic dash by train and bicycle to the Western Isles of Scotland.

Having gallery access to a selection of Francesca Woodman’s work is such a bonus. Standing in front of an actual photograph taken by the artist gives a new perspective on her work.

Future proofing:

My sketching and landscape drawing could do with some input. With that in mind, I plan on loosening up and simply enjoying pushing my daily sketching practice.

Every day I walk my dog, so why not use this time creatively? I am going to follow a simple walking and drawing process to encourage swift loose mark making. I will update this diary entry with progress. How exciting. It may feed directly into my printmaking practice, but I am not going to force it.

Just let it flow.