Time flies when you are having fun! All in the sudden the AA2A Residency Exhibition as part of the Art & Design Summer Show 2022 at Buckinghamshire New University is fast approaching.
PV
Thu 16 June: 6pm - 8:30pm
Opening Times
Fri 17 June: 10am - 5pm
Sat 18 June: 10am - 2pm
Sun 19 June: Closed
Mon - Wed 20 - 22 June: 10am - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm
After my Solo show at the Gleria F&deO I have been busy working at Bucks New University as part of the AA2A Artist Residency. I have been exploring a box full of used and unwanted metal polishing disks which I came across at the early stage of the residency. By making observations, cyanotype prints and research, my mind has been on different journeys in the process of exploring these objects; from the British Industrial Revolution, canals in Birmingham, to the idea of the deities or spirits of forgotten objects. I have been very fortunate to be able to experiment in depth using the incredible facilities at Bucks New University with the help of great technical staff. Many of the experiments can be found on my IG page.
Three Tigers EP Artwork
Tiger Lies Down
Earlier this year I have worked on the artwork for the Three Tigers EP by composer and musician Kumo. The tracks are based on three different forms in Tai Chi relating to the tigers. See more cover designs, have a listen and download here!
“According the Chinese tradition the year of the tiger began on 1st of February 2022. I was teaching a Tai Chi lesson that night and we celebrated the new year. One student asked what to expect in the year of the tiger and I answered “war”. To my horror it appears I was right. Yet there are many tigers. A tiger is not only an adversary, it can also be a defender. It can be the strength inside you to overcome problems, it can be big, beautiful and calm. These three tracks, named and derived from Tai Chi forms, use ancient Chinese harmony to explore different aspects of the tiger, and our relationship to this magnificent and dangerous beast, that, once respected and understood, can be as powerful a force for peace and reconciliation as a harbinger of war.”