Paper Cuts

Since I landed back in London a few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be able to help out with a really exciting show: 'The Paper Architect' in Leytonstone in East London, by the hugely talented and very lovely couple Davy and Kristin McGuire.

image original source: Davy and Kristin McGuire website

This particular work tells a beautiful story of a man in solitude, with an exquisitely intricate 'set' of paper and projections. The story makes me think of longing, and of the big crazy dreams of a quiet lonely person. This particular show was in partnership with The Barbican and was quickly sold out- but there is so much more to see of these remarkable artists, if you are like me and and have only just 'discovered' them!

image original source: Davy and Kristin McGuire website

I was invited to assist with the hanging by Corinne Hockley of Studio Seven, who creates the most incredibly delicate and strange 'worlds', and who was in brought in to take charge of cladding the space with cardboard, which just increased the feeling on being in a wonderland, with characters, shadows, things both big and small. I ended up spending the day cutting stencils that were to be sprayed on to the cardboard walls, while the technicians were working quietly away- often in the dark (luckily I had my own source of light!)



image original source: Davy and Kristin McGuire website

Even though this show has ended you can still visit the window installation at Leytonstone Library. Also do take a look at their website which features the infamous Icebook work and tour info. I can't wait to hear what they've got coming up next.....

Art Everywhere!

I have started working in London again and it's been a real change from my sweet little life in the country! My commute is no longer a 5 minute walk down a steep hill with views of the river Severn, but is now more like Oyster card, 40 minutes and a Metro. But you know, summer in the city is a wonderful thing. Floaty dresses, fresh sushi on every corner and London parks. What better way to celebrate being back in my home town than taking part in the amazing new project Art Everywhere - they call themselves "a very very big art show". Here's what they say about it...

Showcasing great British art across the UK, Art Everywhere will be the largest exhibition of its kind in the world. For two weeks in August some of the nation’s greatest art will be on display across tens of thousands of billboards up and down the country. Artists, curators, media owners, and entrepreneurs joined by a love of art are fuelling this massive charitable celebration.

You can choose what art you want to see, you can donate and make it happen AND you can even walk away with a poster the size of a billboard of your chosen art work and other cool prizes. Check out the site here to vote, choose and donate, and find them on facebook too. I dont know what I'll be going for yet- so many choices!

Please Note: I am in no way affiliated with this event, opinions expressed in this post are solely my own. To see the original context of the event blurb text and the above film please visit the official website here