I am so looking forward to participating in the Time Lapse show with two other artists from the Forest of Dean working in printmaking and related media. Nichola Goff, Melanie Clarke and myself are exhibiting a selection of works under the title of Time Lapse, at Centrespace Gallery in Bristol over the coronation weekend. We’dContinue reading “Time Lapse Exhibition at Centrespace Bristol #coronation weekend”
Category Archives: contemporary art
Ai-Da, artist, robot, woman??
Reflecting on Ai-Da -seen in Oxford 2019 I am both art and artist, designed and formed by my maker. I flash my eyelids attentively Then track what I see If it moves I turn towards it and pertly cock my head Ever so slightly And listen The perfect woman My lips do not move withContinue reading “Ai-Da, artist, robot, woman??”
Body erodes, memory erases & covid erupts
In recent years my work has become increasingly performative in the manner in which it is made. Yet during those years, my body’s capacity for me to move or control it has become exponentially reduced. Irreversible changes present challenges with interesting outcomes. These changes have not been caused by any one distinctive physical disability, butContinue reading “Body erodes, memory erases & covid erupts”
Watermark exhibition presented by Meadow Arts – various venues
Watermark is an exhibition dedicated to those around the world who are affected by flooding, rising sea levels and loss of habitat. From January to June 2023 Meadow Arts, in partnership with five Worcester organisations, will explore water and flooding through a multi-site exhibition across the city. Watermark will reveal how artists have responded toContinue reading “Watermark exhibition presented by Meadow Arts – various venues”
Two exhibitions – one either side of the Severn – last chance to see them
Very rarely have I been involved in two exhibitions on both sides of the Severn on the same dates! Both end on Sunday 27th March – the Old Passage exhibition in Arlingham and, across the river further along the estuary, the Severn Sisters show at 7Q in Chepstow. So whichever side of the Severn youContinue reading “Two exhibitions – one either side of the Severn – last chance to see them”
The impact of climate change on marginal plants on the banks of the River Severn
The warming climate is strongly linked to changes in ecology and ecosystems. Different flora and fauna may have different ways to adapt to climate change, and those that are unable to adapt may become extinct or migrate to different areas. Increased freshwater runoff in recent years from melting ice and increasing rainfall alters the salinityContinue reading “The impact of climate change on marginal plants on the banks of the River Severn”
Banking on things – gambling with the Earth
Last night I attended an online talk by Gabriella Hirst, hosted by Rebecca Farkas. It was very interesting and thought provoking. I learned that in Australia they use the term ‘banker’ when a river overflows its sides/banks. That made me think of other similar terms, such as banking on something happening; banking as in trade.Continue reading “Banking on things – gambling with the Earth”
sunspots in my eyes, sunrise over the Severn
REPOST FROM 2018 On Friday 4th February I went on a Walking the Land First Friday walk in the local woodlands. It reminded me of this piece of writing which took a bit of digging to find. I didn’t know the word Komorebi until last week. As I edited my film I thought about Escher’sContinue reading “sunspots in my eyes, sunrise over the Severn”
Elemental Forest: 2 commissions now live – film/video makers & audio artist
In May 2021, the Forest Economic Partnership (FEP) and their project partners, Forest of Dean District Council, were successful in securing funding from Arts Council England to commission artists to create a community engagement campaign. The project will focus public attention on how a Biosphere Reserve (BR) UNESCO designation for FoD could work here. ItContinue reading “Elemental Forest: 2 commissions now live – film/video makers & audio artist”
Carolyn Black 