Since I was a little girl I've been making dens....and don't think I'll ever stop..........



Monday 31 January 2011

Hans- Peter Feldmann "Shadow Play'



Researching a new project in which I plan to use shadows I came across Hans-Peter Feldmann's work....I love this simple technology.

Christian Boltanski - Shadows



My favourite Christian Boltanski - I can't help but be drawn to his work I always find it compelling although often very sad. These make me think of Mexican skeleton puppets made for The Day of the Dead.

Saturday 29 January 2011

Lucien Pissaro in England: The Eragny Press 1895 - 1914

Lucien Pissarro in England: The Eragny Press 1895 -1914 The Asmolean Oxford until 13 March 2011

Wednesday 26 January 2011

Stammtisch at the Port Mahon


OVADA is pleased to present a series of regular get-togethers for artists, curators and people with an interest in contemporary art. Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a variety of lively events including professional talks, film screenings, performances and discussions. This month… come and participate in an interactive evening of film and video at the Port Mahon Pub in St. Clements. You are invited to bring along any video capable device, be it a camcorder, digital stills camera or mobile phone and join in. Part workshop, part experiment, part performance the aim is to produce and distribute a short experimental video piece before the pub shuts at 11pm!

Thursday 20 January 2011

Tree of Codes - Jonathan Safran Foer



You can find out a little more about this here.

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Thursday 13 January 2011

Home, again - The Jam Factory Oxford

Currently showing at The Jam Factory, Oxford.


I've just discovered the lovely paper sculptures of Seattle Artist John Grade. You can read more about them here written by his artist's assistant and see more work here and link to his website here.


With my love of Japanese paper lanterns, how could I not love this installation?

Monday 10 January 2011

Su Blackwell





You can find out more about paper artist Su Blackwell's work
here and here.









Saturday 8 January 2011

Elena Odriozola








I love the work of Spanish illustrator Elena Odriozola but have found it difficult to find much information about who she is.....but lots of lovely images.......