Art Against Knives - Couture Lab

mentioned the amazing work of Katy Dawe and Oliver Helmsley who have created the charity Art Against Knives... http://www.artagainstknives.com/

video for Couture Lab

Temperley London - A/W 2011

A little delayed putting this up...
Alice Temperley's show took place at the British Museum, London. Absolutely perfect venue for the collection...beautiful

The Hepworth, Wakefield

(image taken from http://www.bernardevans.co.uk/)

Beautiful photo of Barbara Hepworth at work by photographer Peter Keen (1928-2009)

On May 21st 2011 The Hepworth, Wakefield will be opening...named after the famous sculptor Barbara Hepworth who grew up in the lovely West Yorkshire (as have I) it will be the largest gallery built since The Tate, St Ives.

http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/

We already have the Yorkshire Sculpture Park down the road which was given a massive re-jig a few years ago and has wonderful past and present exhibitions, a favourite being David Nash with his wooden sculptures (also shown at Abbot Hall Gallery, Kendal) and Rob Ryans stencils on the main building's windows.

There is already so much going on arts wise in West Yorks. but by placing a gallery (one of the largest outside of London) a statement is being made in the fact that they are keeping it in the area.

I love the fact that they have built the gallery in the location Hepworth grew up but also because they are recongising the area as a place which should be invested in culturally and financially.There is already so much artistic and creative talent in W.Yorks. I personally think this comes from the methodological, hands-on approch manufacturing jobs inlayed into people which consequently impacted on surroundings.

im intrigued to say the least

Sonia Delaunay

Illustrations by fashion designer Sonia Delaunay done nearer the beginning of the century yet still so relevant today

Victoria and Albert Museum Ceramics

The V&A's eccentric ceramics collection is well worth a visit...rows and rows of figurines, plates, cups and saucers from all over the world fill at least three rooms.

It is just as interesting looking at the room as a piece in itself as looking at each piece individually.

Love the colour pallette of the middle photo

Horse Bits

developing compositions with my collection of equestrian horse bits..just a few starting ideas

interested in the shapes, colour and juxtaposition of the matt paper and metallic qualities

The Last Tuesday Society

Based in Hackney, London this little treasure trove is jammed full with taxidermy amongst other (very) random bits and bobs including plastic eye balls, telescopes and cartoon figures.

The composition and display methods of the objects plays with the idea of object value...valueless objects becoming more interesting when placed in unusual situations.