The Wireworks Project, Ambergate
This was our first trip to see the Wireworks Project on the edge of Shining Cliff woods in Ambergate, a tricky place to find but… Read More »The Wireworks Project, Ambergate
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Sewerby Hall
This was the first post-pandemic physical showing of this annual worldwide photography competition, which I’ve tried to see in person for as long as I… Read More »Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Sewerby Hall
Derby West Indian Community Association – Derby Museum
Another fascinating exhibition at Derby Museum exploring the rich history of the Derby West Indian community. It consists of a rich diversity of artefacts gathered… Read More »Derby West Indian Community Association – Derby Museum
BACKUP PLAN
Environmental art is a challenge as we ask an audience that is already dodging the bullets of everyday life to react to a catastrophe that… Read More »BACKUP PLAN
Ferens Open Exhibition, Hull
This was my second success in getting into the Ferens Open Art Exhibition. I ventured into acrylic for this entry and it was a learning… Read More »Ferens Open Exhibition, Hull
The World We Live in, Leicester Art Gallery
I make regular visits to Leicester for its galleries and this was an eclectic selection of work that focussed on our urban environment – its… Read More »The World We Live in, Leicester Art Gallery
Breaking the Mould, Lakeside Arts
This was an astounding collection of sculpture by women who have incorporated varied materials, ideas and experiences into their work and as usual, the Lakeside… Read More »Breaking the Mould, Lakeside Arts
Going beyond excellent in your art
I watched another video post from the inspirational artist Nicholas Wilton who runs the Art2Life initiative. This post covered the challenges associated with becoming a… Read More »Going beyond excellent in your art
IRRE WISCE
Our physical distance from natural beauty impacts our perception of it as either a precious place of solace or an obstruction to human enterprise. The… Read More »IRRE WISCE
I KNOW ABOUT THE HORSES
Injurious language from our past can be reinterpreted and reframed to create a reimagined, more positive landscape to allow for personal growth and recovery. Spoken… Read More »I KNOW ABOUT THE HORSES
SPOKEN WORD
A picture may speak a thousand words but poetic language can paint ten thousand pictures, particularly in a society where we are subjected to a… Read More »SPOKEN WORD
BRITANNICA
The COVID pandemic has taught us so many things about the true nature of humankind; we can be the most caring species in very challenging… Read More »BRITANNICA