updatingthefence

Working on designs to cover fence at SZC, just need agreement for the go-ahead. Managed to get to my website this morning – looking good with the new additions – the work in Crest and Lowestoft, alongside the updated CV. Onto screens – Nurenberg – what is evil? Mr Burton a stunning performance from Harry Lawtey demonstrating that language is important. The latest season of Industry is a challenging watch, venal people talking in a language that is truly impenetrable. Incredible But True – Wacky/Sc-fi with an electronic penis thrown in! Lord of the Flies – brutal direction and stunning camerawork, glad I knew the ending/story or would have been traumatised.

itsaroundthecorner

only 48 days till the opening of the show at Snape!!! it seems closer, especially as Christmas is still to be navigated, I have a couple of pieces that I still want to make but I'm mainly at the titling and pricing stage - fun. meanwhile I'm continuing the work in schools generating images around energy and talking about the role of an artists - in some way providing an entry point, modelling the role – schools are challenging places, and I am unsure as to their connection to reality. I think teachers are absolute heroes, I have no idea how they navigate the experience yearly, monthly, hourly, minute by minute. onto screens – more wonderful obvious nonsense – My Secret Santa, Love and Wine meanwhile Madam Web – it feels like a set-up for the beginning of a franchise - disappointment all round. Jan Kelly – cinema magic, heart-warmingly brilliant.  The Beast in Me – disturbingly traumatising and wonderful. Knives Out – the least interesting so far

good'guys'andgoodvibes

The MA private view at Camberwell was a great night - so many Book Art alumni conversations amongst the thoughtful work. The excellent catalogue explores the book and presents the students in an intelligent publication.

Latitude - volunteering to introduce Suffolk primary children to a music festival is such a great call. this years experience was even better than last - in the light of how the world feels it was a joy to introduce the idea of fun! once the job of chaperoning children and supporting teachers was over it was off to engage in the experience that is Latitude - some recommendations from the mass of eclectic cultural activity - Sheffield Documentary Festival https://www.sheffdocfest.com/  had immersive VR - the most extraordinary film was step to the line about transformation in an American maximum security prison, I was so effected I 'steamed up' the goggles. Martin Creed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUz77tOOFOA was just punk at its best - I loved his word play and his dedication of a song to terrorists set just the right tone. Mark Thomas was ferociously on the button - I almost died with laughter at his description of the DUP going to buy bread!!! Mark Kermode talking with Paul Greengrass was a consummate interview, I was moved by Pauls description of Setright’s thoughts on Senna's flow as well as where to stand when making a film. I never fail to be astonished and moved by Linton Kwesi Johnson's strong, respectful stance. Max and Ivan had gentle narrative comedy sketches with a neat twist. In terms of dancing late night disco shed was a winner as always but if you wanted something harder DJ Semtext, was the answer, Kurupt FM is confusing - so knowing that it becomes the thing it is questioning - or is it!  FatboySlim was a hoot - big beat with all encompassing visuals - and finally - Dave a winner - very cool, intelligent danceable beats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7V2fkpJqk