a visit to https://theartstation.uk/ Art Stations new space - the disused Post Office in Saxmundham was
fascinating, for me the whole experience had an element of time travel, I
remember spending most of my early youth playing in abandoned spaces - empty
houses, deserted factories and derelict farms. There is always great potential
in these spaces, the test is that the space does not impose itself on the work
but the two complement each other, bringing out qualities that would not be
seen without the other. That artists gain access to undiscovered or closed
spaces is a wonderful facet of the role of artists and it is always a great
experience for all involved - artists and audiences alike.
this year's birthday celebrations
included a trip to London - I was again drawn to Steve McQueen's Tricky Girls at the Tate - it is so mesmerising and
each time I see it (now up to 6-7) new themes emerge. Dora Maar has some gems in-between the vast solid body of images, I
particularly enjoyed the street scenes and the deconstruction of her Surrealist
images which lays out all the images that make up the composite image. a couple of exhibitions - Play Well at the welcome and Cambio: Formafantasma at the Sackler
space at the Serpentine contain some beautiful objects displayed beautifully -
a walk in Nunhead Graveyard ended the day before getting on the joy that is
rail replacement.
