Category Archives: flow

Attention Series No. 2 Thinking Practice

This one is on my artist website as it is about practice rather than theory. But my experience as a producer enables me to analyse my own practice in context. Pop over and have a look if you are interested, there are some films to watch! Introductory paragraph: In recent years I have become increasinglyContinue reading “Attention Series No. 2 Thinking Practice”

ATTENTION SERIES NUMBER 1: A weekend of digital festival experiences

Today’s writing follows a few days of online activity over the May bank holiday weekend, when I signed up  to virtually ‘attend’ two well-known festivals, both usually held in the picturesque town of Hay on Wye. No naming or shaming here, though it doesn’t take much to work out which festivals I am referring to.Continue reading “ATTENTION SERIES NUMBER 1: A weekend of digital festival experiences”

Pandemic writing – giving attention – reflection

The Attention Series The Attention Series of writings are both disparate and connected. They speak of a particular time in my life, in our lives, that only four months ago were unimaginable. And how I am processing that world through acting, reflecting and writing. It is a rich time for sharing as we self-isolate andContinue reading “Pandemic writing – giving attention – reflection”

premiere online screening of film about Severn Bore under lockdown

Click invitation for link or copy this one: https://youtu.be/EU8Vg8cYUmI You can set a reminder if you ask for one if you visit before it starts   When You Call I Shall Come – Calling in the Severn Bore – Filmed During Pandemic The Spring Tide Bore was a silent one, apart from the natural soundsContinue reading “premiere online screening of film about Severn Bore under lockdown”

If end of lockdown means the loss of access to fantastic cultural performances online, I don’t want it to end.

If end of lockdown means the loss of access to fantastic cultural performances online, I don’t want it to end. There’s a lot of learning going on as we adjust to our lockdown lives. We’re reflecting on what is important to us, and what isn’t. The wonderful array of live dance, music and theatre beingContinue reading “If end of lockdown means the loss of access to fantastic cultural performances online, I don’t want it to end.”

Letting Go, Refusal and the third space Lockdown – a time when you have nothing to do and everything to do – both at once.

(Copied from http://www.carolynblackart.com) Letting Go, Refusal and the third space Lockdown – a time when you have nothing to do and everything to do – both at once. Do you feel hypersensitive at the moment? Does your brain seem to be like a colander today, yet memories of significant things in your past float upContinue reading “Letting Go, Refusal and the third space Lockdown – a time when you have nothing to do and everything to do – both at once.”

URGENT: VOTE FOR US, HELP US TO SAVE THE GEORGE AND RE-OPEN THE GALLERY & CAFE

I seem to be working on many things at the monent, but this is the one needing urgent attention. It has a deadline – 17th June! I need you to vote for us to gain £5000 towards refurbishing the kitchen of The George. The George is a local building that closed down a year ago.Continue reading “URGENT: VOTE FOR US, HELP US TO SAVE THE GEORGE AND RE-OPEN THE GALLERY & CAFE”