Yesterday, I attended Upfest Festival in Bristol’s Bedminster and Southville. Its Europe’s largest, free street art and graffiti festival – with over 250 leading artists demonstrating their formidable skills. The artists have travelled from twenty-five countries, and across the UK, to paint live on 30,000 square foot of surfaces in front of 25,000 visitors. It … Continue reading Upfest Bristol 2015 – A Photo Update
Cally Spooner: Post-Production at Spike Island
Currently on at Spike Island, is Cally Spooner's Post Production. It is an unusual show (on until the end of June), and essentially consists of two video pieces. You start at the end, with the credits rolling, in a near-empty, bright white space, and then move onto to the 'main exhibition' – a pitch black … Continue reading Cally Spooner: Post-Production at Spike Island
Bristol Fog Bridge – with Fujiko Nakaya
Ever wanted to walk among the clouds? Well now’s your chance – quite literally! For the next two weeks, Fujiko Nakaya’s Fog Bridge is at Bristol Harbourside, and offers participants the opportunity to walk amongst the fog, suspended over the swirling waters below. It celebrates Bristol’s new status as European Green Capital, as well as … Continue reading Bristol Fog Bridge – with Fujiko Nakaya
‘A Celebration of Ignorance’ – First Attempts at Flash Fiction.
A Celebration of Ignorance Standing motionless with all his might, blood pumping and senses stinging, Zhongni felt the silken fur glide against his right shin. The creature circled around and in-between his legs, delicately negotiated his feet, and disappeared back into the darkness. The waiting continued. The anticipation of discovery grew. The delicate click … Continue reading ‘A Celebration of Ignorance’ – First Attempts at Flash Fiction.
Let Me Tell You a Story Jack! – Storytelling in Bristol
An evening full of folklore, fun and festivities. Earlier on in the week, I attended a story telling event, themed around 'folklore and festivals' at the Crofters Rights (Stokes Croft, Bristol). It was a thoroughly entertaining - and pleasantly unexpected evening. The night is ran and compèred by Will and Shonette, who together ensured a relaxed … Continue reading Let Me Tell You a Story Jack! – Storytelling in Bristol
Collective Individuality: Art and Identity
What makes you, you? This was the question I was left pondering, as I left Willem de Rooij's photographic exhibition at the Arnolfini. Willem de Rooij is a Dutch artist based in Amsterdam, and this latest exhibition - his first major show in a UK public gallery, consists of eighteen panels, each displaying a selection … Continue reading Collective Individuality: Art and Identity
Art, Antlers and Exploration
O, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotence, Is promis’d to the studious artisan! Doctor Faustus. Faustus, the protagonist of Christopher Marlowe’s play; the ever aspiring scientist who sought mastery over nature through intellectual means, would probably have enjoyed Antler’s latest exhibition! Its starting point is ‘human technology and … Continue reading Art, Antlers and Exploration
Andy Holden at Spike Island (Bristol Arts Weekend!)
Last weekend saw individual artists, galleries and all manner of creative endeavours open their doors to the public. It was a weekend designed to encourage public participation and dialogue between the cities artists and galleries - a lot of fun to be a part of! For me, it started with the Andy Holden Opening at … Continue reading Andy Holden at Spike Island (Bristol Arts Weekend!)
Success in Failure: Art in the City – Bristol Artist Talks
Simon and Tom Bloor A few days ago, I was lucky to attend a talk (hosted by Arnolfini), given by the artists Simon and Tom Bloor, two brothers (and identical twins) from Birmingham, on their recent work. The Bloor brothers primarily deal with sculpture – on a large scale – often directly placed into the … Continue reading Success in Failure: Art in the City – Bristol Artist Talks
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