02/04/23
“…entry point into an emotional landscape.”
“…photograph is just a vehicle to then deal with those subjects that I want…”
Matthew Krishanu on “A Brush with…”
artist interview
“…entry point into an emotional landscape.”
“…photograph is just a vehicle to then deal with those subjects that I want…”
Matthew Krishanu on “A Brush with…”
“I think using a limited palette gives you more freedom.”
L.I.V.
Focus required…
…reaching it back to integrity of practice.
Large scale drawings?
Great to get imagery into some semblance of order.
“Thinking through making.” - Joy Gerrard during interview with GTG. Watch here.
…settling back into a new routine… still healing.
IMMA Talk: From the Rego Studio.
Limbo-Land yet again.
Finding it difficult to concentrate with all going on. Just wish that aspects were sorted so that some kind of routine could be adhered to.
Some results but not all.
…giving up the ghost on the little ‘go cart’ piece. It just went stale but that’s OK. It wasn’t the right time.
Absolutely baltic in the studio.
Mostly focused on “Norwegian Nude” today but building up layers on other pieces too.
Really good progress today.
BP 158/113
Site update
Really great online talk from the Garter Lane Arts Centre: Chloe Austin in conversation with Matt Higgs, Kitsch Doom, and Ciara O Neill.
Did a few quick sketch of the speakers as they discussed their practices.
…readjust, centre, breathe and focus on what matters.
After having a long, hard look at “Troublesome” - came to the realisation that figure is complete. Nice to leave it loose in parts. It explains what it needs to without having to divulge anything else.
Bit of building work in the background and it’s finished.
Decorations are up and a little winter halo to round off a very odd month.
On 10th October (world mental health day) I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the folks at Reimagine, Remake, Replay.
We discussed my experience with mental health issues and my artistic practice. I’d encourage everyone to check out the other speakers from the RRR’s Head and Heart Festival here.
Huge thanks to Stephen , Niamh and all the RRR team for making this interview happen!
So saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Ledger. She was a true friend of the arts in NI and helped me in both a professional and personal capacity. Her tenacity and drive will be sorely missed.
‘Seashore Jester’ … over-painted to the point of no return - burnt and slashed. Good progress on “Enfield Study” though.
It’s finally happened! I’ve had a little painting accepted into this year’s RUA exhibition!
Wee day off.
Watched ‘Apocalypse Now’ properly for the first time. The real animal sacrifice at the end was disturbing.
Sketched out some new canvases including a narrow set for a triptych.
Object connected to the figure rather than the figure itself so may need to rethink the centre canvas.
…a few people have told me how “Enfield Study” disturbs them and makes them feel uncomfortable. So a job well done.
Greenberg vs Read (HANDBAGS!)
Sketchbook work.
Jenny Saville in the “A Brush With” podcast is great!
When asked what is art for, Saville replies:
“Art is for life. Art is for survival. You know it’s a shock of recognition that you feel a sense of belonging you recognise yourself in the world. I really believe it’s for survival. It’s intrinsic to being human. We either have to make marks or it’s like singing or making music. It’s fundamental to being a human being. I can’t imagine doing anything else. When I’m in the process of painting I feel very in touch with myself in a sense that nothing else I’ve ever done in my life does.”
Nothing the past few days due to another trip to the hospital.
One year to go.
Finished “Exhibits A to C”. Good to get painting again after a little setback. Chuffed to be names Catalyst Art’s Member of the Month for August!
Some good studio time in today.
“A painting which is from a specific photograph - you have to go beyond the photograph so you have to make the paint do something and once it gets a nature of itself then it belongs to the world and it takes a long time to get be in that field.”
Jenny Saville (link for interview here)
“Avarice is the enemy of virtue.”
Leon Battista Alberti
Sketching and mostly failing.
Studio time but nothing too strenuous.
Great to have a virtual catch up with UoA folk!
Trauma is inarticulate.