Print Odyssey 2012

I'll be exhibiting as part of Print Odyssey 2012, taking place in Norwich 25th May until 9th June.

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3D Interactive Puzzles

I'm working towards an upcoming exhibition 'Print Odyssey' in Norwich. As a development of my ideas surrounding 3D paper and origami structures, I'm currently looking at making work which encourages engagement from the viewer through interactive puzzles.
The Soma cube is a 3x3x3 cube made up of 7 pieces, a bit like Tetris pieces. I would like to encourage the viewer to attempt to build the Soma cube and also discover the other possibilities of the puzzle.

First prototypes from the development of nets for each of the 7 shapes:

 

A world not flat!

My latest personal project combines my interest in 3D paper and origami structures with screen printing. Simply by making a line and folding it, we are transported from two dimensions to a world of an entirely different dimension - a world not flat!

 

Bring on 2012!

Since starting a new job I haven't had much time to concentrate on my own work for a few months, but now I'm in the swing of things again. I'm very excited about some upcoming projects I'm starting to work on for 2012 - so watch this space!

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL!

mainmonkey Prints

I've recently been working on some screen prints for London based designer mainmonkey. The designs are courtesy of mainmonkey and have been made up into cushions, wrapping paper and paper prints. I went to visit mainmonkey's stand at Battersea Arts Centre last weekend. The market really put me in the Christmassy mood.

I will be exhibiting at the Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair 2011. 21st-23rd October at the Candid Galleries, Angel.
I haven't done any shows for a while so I'm excited to be making again.
Hope to see you there.

http://www.candidarts.net/islington_contemporary_art__and__design_fair.html

Stew spring workshop programme

For more information on the workshops available and to book visit http://www.printtothepeople.com

Happy Fairtrade Fortnight

As it's Fairtrade Fortnight I was asked to sew the message 'LOVE FAIR TRADE' onto bunting for Ganesha, the fairtrade shop where I work. The bunting is made from vintage sari silk by Calcutta Rescue. It looks great in the window and it is being sent to the Fairtrade Foundation so they can make the longest bunting in the world. 

Batik Workshops

In my last week in residence at Tooting Market I held some batik workshops, along side Jeni who was teaching bag making from recycled materials.

With it being half term this week I didn't manage to get much of my own work done and turned into a bit of a creche for the kids of the market traders! For me the residency was about involving the immediate community of market stall holders and local people in participatory workshops, skills sharing and understanding the market heritage. Although at times I felt that the market traders didn't understand our use of space, I really enjoyed getting to know the locals. Conversations around the techniques I was using jogged the memories of some of the locals, as they remembered using batik in Ghana and also in India before they came to England.

Natural Dyeing Workshops at Tooting

I've had a fun week as artist in residence as part of the Tooting Market Project. The natural dyeing workshops were busy and gained lots of interest from passing trade. I get the impression that the market stall holders still have no idea what I'm doing in the space, but everyone is incredibly friendly and have welcomed me into the market. Next week: Batik Workshops on Thursday and Friday.

The Residency Begins

I've begun my residency as part of the Tooting Market Project. I've spent the last two days settling into the space and creating some samples, dyed with madder, weld and turmeric.

I'm finding it interesting being involved with the market and meeting all the characters who work there. There are some great sculpture projects which have already come out of the space - I'm surrounded by giant men made from crates and life-size animals!

The natural dyeing workshops begin tomorrow - come along between 10am and 5pm to see how the work is progressing. Unit 32, Tooting Market, Tooting High Street, London.

Textile Recycling Workshop

Over the weekend I was running a textile recycling workshop along with the lovely Am at NICOLA (New International Company of Live Arts), Youth Talent Factory.
Participants in the workshop could learn to sew, design their own t-shirt or bag and create their own jewellery. It was a busy day with performances from those involved in NICOLA Youth, as well as stalls, workshops and an art exhibition.

Stew Print Rooms

On Sunday I helped out with the printing of t-shirts at Stew Print Rooms in Norwich. The t-shirts are for an upcoming 24 hour pingpongathon!!
Stew are about to release an April workshop programme and I'll be holding some evening natural dyeing classes there. More information coming soon.