Open Studios

Open Studios at the Briggait

I'm exhausted after a full on weekend in the studio - but a weekend in the studio with a difference as not much work was made at all. It was the official launch of The Briggait, the building in which my studio is situated, and so it was an Open Studio event where the artists opened their studio doors to the public.

After the Open Studios on Friday night there were speeches and then a performance in the main atrium space.

On Saturday and Sunday the studios were open from 12pm-5pm, and I enjoyed talking to the constant stream of people who came for a look at our work. I met some very interesting people and had some brilliant discussions.

I also enjoyed looking around the other studios in the building and meeting the other artists (many of whom I had never met before).

Photos of the weekend will be uploaded soon, but in the meanwhile, do take a look at the reviews and online images:

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/features/editor-s-picks/revamp-puts-new-art-into-briggait-1.1042153

http://news.scotsman.com/arts/Glasgow39s-iconic-former-fishmarket-The.6430132.jp

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/glasgowandwestscotland/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8845000/8845932.stm

http://www.thebriggait.org.uk/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/waspsstudios/

Eiji Hiyama's Cardboard Playground (JP)

Eiji Hiyama is the founder of "World of Cardboard" where all everything is created from
cardboard. As co-founder of the special-brown paper and cardboard society, I can honestly say that Hiyama is one of the greats!

Thomas Moglu

I recently came across work by Thomas Moglu and was attracted to his use of repetitive marks and pattern making.

His work can be viewed at http://www.booooooom.com/2010/07/07/artist-thomas-moglu/#more-18887

Canada

I've just returned from an amazing trip to Canada.

I have got thousands of photos to sort through and edit, but will then be uploading some images to the blog!

I visited the Banff Centre which was much more expansive than I had appreciated. Some great facilities, and an incredible setting to work in.

The Fiona Tan exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery was one of my art highlights, particularly her two-channel film installation titled Rise and Fall. Some very powerful shots of waterfalls.

I was also excited by the activity of the non-profit artist run centre called ArtSpeak. Artspeak presents contemporary practices, innovative publications, bookworks, editions, talks and events that encourage a dialogue between visual art and writing. The gallery is currently inhabited by experimental, small run, and self-published artist books, magazines, and fanzines that have been made by Motto, a Berlin and Zürich-based bookstore. I love the way that the books are displayed on the walls, although reading those at the top is somewhat difficult!

Christopher Coppers

I was recently sent an email directing me to look at work by Christopher Coppers.

Coppers creates three dimensional pieces using magazines which he cuts to reveal their many layers and colours.

Welcome Home

Today I visited Welcome Home, "a multi-disciplinary gallery and retail space, based in Glasgow's west end, with an onsite studio space for production, artist in residence schemes and workshops.

Focused on making art, design and craft accessible to all, it provides a space for new designers and members of the public to create, learn and educate. The site sources unique and interesting work from local, established and emerging artists and designers, as well as bringing new talent to Scotland from elsewhere. Loosely based around the idea of rooms in a house - the site hosts exhibitions in the 'drawing room', workshops in the 'studio', books in the 'library', jewellery in the 'dressing room', and so on. The name Welcome Home also comes from the idea of having everything under one roof.

The current exhibition features work by a number of illustrators who have produced prints. There was a good variety, and all on sale at very reasonable prices.

I will certainly be 'heading home' more often.

Anna Emilia

I was recently sent an email with a link to Anna Emilia's website and blog, and really enjoyed her drawings in the 'Spring is coming' series.

To see more of Anna's work, please visit
http://www.annaemilia.com
http://annaemilial.blogspot.com

Lists

This looks like an interesting book - I will have to add it to my list of books to buy!


A review can be read on the pikaland website:

http://pikaland.com/2010/06/04/review-lists

spreading forms

Date for your diary - Briggait Launch (23-25 July)

The Briggait, Glasgow will be officially opened on 23rd – 25th July
during the weekend of the Merchant City Festival.

The whole building will then be open to the public from 11am– 5pm on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July, and you are invited to come and have a nosey at me in my studio!

Experimenting with three dimensions

I want to bring my drawings into a three dimensional realm, and am thinking about various ways in which this can be done.

I began by simply covering an existing 3D form.

Experimenting with paper

Workspace Wednesday

Yvette Hawkins, one of the artists that I met at Glasgow International Artists' Bookfair asked me to participate in one of her projects called Workspace Wednesday.

Each Wednesday she asks a different artist to reveal a bit about their studio.

So see my version:

http://paperfaerie.blogspot.com/2010/05/workspace-wednesday-3-helen-shaddock.html

Visual research

These satellite images have inspired me and are important visual research.

Gina Osterloh

All-encompassing art by Gina Osterloh

http://community.thisiscentralstation.com/_254-Radius-in-Motion/blog/2315043/126249.html

Stephanie Spindler wrote about my Schema exhibition on her blog.

Check it out!

http://community.thisiscentralstation.com/_254-Radius-in-Motion/blog/2315043/126249.html

Some Schema images

Here are some more images of the Schema exhibition, as installed in Che Camille.

Schema Event

Thanks to all those who came to Che Camille on Sunday for the Schema exhibition event.

I had a really good day, with plenty of interesting chat and great music by First Tiger.

I will be adding more photos very shortly, but here is a taster.

Schema event - Sunday 25th April 12-5pm

The Pimms is waiting and the band (First Tiger) are all set for the Schema Exhibition event tomorrow (Sunday 25th April) from 12-5pm at Che Camille, Glasgow.

The exhibition has been up and running since the beginning of the month, and will continue until May 4th.

Hope to see you there.

GIAB

GIAB was a great success, and we are pleased to have received some great feedback with lots of people being very inspired by what they saw. The workshops were fully booked (no pun intended), with lots of people wanting to make more!

More photos will follow shortly, but here is a wee taster.

Schema Art Exhibition Event - Sunday 25th April - 12 -5pm

I would be delighted if you would join me for the 'Schema' Art Exhibition Event

On Sunday 25th April 2010
12-5pm
At Che Camille,Floor 6, Argyll Chambers, 34 Buchanan Street, Glasgow

There will be live music by First Tiger at 1pm and 3pm

The exhibition runs 6 April - 4 May 2010

I hope to see you there.

catalogue from Schema exhibition

Please visit http://issuu.com/Che_Art/docs/schema for the catalogue from the current Schema exhibition at Che Camille, Glasgow.

Exhibition runs until 1 May.
Exhibition Event - Sunday 25 April

GIAB 2010 is here!

Well, after a great deal of planning, preparation and hard work, i am really pleased to say that the 1st day of GIAB 2010 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall was a great success.

Lots of photos will follow soon!

The event is open again tomorrow from 10am-6pm.

I hope to see you there.

GIAB on the Radius map

GIAB is on the Radius Map

Radius is a collection of events and exhibitions that will be taking place during the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art — between April 16th and May 3rd

Check it out

http://radiusmap.org.uk/

Smooth Radio

GIAB 2010 was mentioned on Smooth Radio today, and will continue being plugged up until the event itself!

Schema Preview Rescheduled - Sunday 25th April - 12pm - 6pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 'preview' for Schema:a solo exhibition by Helen Shaddock has had to be rescheduled.

It will now take place during the day on Sunday 25th April 2010 (specific times to be confirmed).

The exhibition is running 6th April - 1st May, and so can be viewed prior to the preview.

Many apologies for the late notice.

working on the GIAB 2010 catalogue

I have been cutting out the covers for the GIAB 2010 catalogue.

Spreading the word about GIAB 2010

I have been busy distributing postcards and displaying posters about GIAB 2010 in readiness for the event on 16th and 17th April.