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How Karl Marx Can Guide The Struggling Artist
I figure I would write about how a 19th Century Political Theorist is helping me as an artist - I hope to write out some pointers so that you can implement these findings in to your practice. Yes, I am of course on about Karl Marx. Despite his revolutionary aura,...
“Reality Is Full Of Depth Of Field”
Sebastião Salgado, the photographer is quoted as saying "Reality is full of depth of field." He describes filling his images with 'great and intricate detail.' Well, that is the technical aspect. But the core of it, the marrow of his artistry, lies not in his...
When Radio Is Rebellion
Offering up your hours to the service of community radio might not strike you as an insurgent act. One might consider such a task as merely virtuous, perhaps even selfless. Giving back, making a mark of positivity in the world, these are the usual platitudes. Yet, I...
Faith: Envy, Loss, and Rediscovery
We wear many hats in life, each with its own burdens and bounties. There's one hat that often doesn't get the credit it deserves, the hat of the believer - the steadfast believer, unyielding and sometimes tiresome. I'm going to give you a slice of my own pilgrimage of...
Am I A Hippy?
It was Isaiah Berlin who qualified my decision to leave my comfortable life teaching at Uni and embrace a different kind of freedom. I left the job, Berlin issued the certificate of authenticity, retrospectively. I have been mulling over Isaiah Berlin's words, after a...
Emergence Triple Bill & Tonk
Celebrating their 5th anniversary year, the Emergence 2023 touring programme features a whole new company of dancers and 3 brand-new works. And, Tonk…
Notes On The Power of Black and White Photography
In a world saturated with vivid colors and dazzling visual stimuli, there exists an art form that transcends the allure of vibrant hues. It is an art that seeks simplicity, purity, and the raw essence of the moment captured. It is an art that speaks a universal...
Trials With Photos
I have been trying to get back in to photography. I figure it is something that accumulates; as in, the more you do it the more used to it (and the better) you become. I have not been taking many photos for a number of years, maybe since Lock Down. What may get me out...
Notes About Corita Kent
Corita Kent, a former nun turned artist, is someone who is often overlooked when it comes to discussing influential artists of the 20th century. However, her impact on the world of art and activism cannot be understated. In fact, she is a bit of a hero to many -...