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Author: Pete Ashton
Mixed Media Launch in photos
The Mixed Media show from the New Generation Arts festival had its opening last night. Lots of lovely stuff to look at. Runs until June 29th at 44 Floodgate St in Digbeth, the first time this space has been used as a gallery. It’s well worth checking out if you’re a fan of dilapidated industrial … [Read more…]
Jivan Astfalck’s Hats
Jivan Astfalck’s installation at Moor St Station at first look like hats on stands in a box. Which is what it is. But look closer and each hat has a delicate brooch attached to it the design of which has some connection to the station itself, from the shapes of the beams and windows to … [Read more…]
Write for CiB
Created in Birmingham has been running for 6 months now and in that time it’s become apparent that the scope of this project is beyond the capacity of one man (ie me). So it’s time to expand the remit somewhat. Originally I didn’t want to run reviews here as it would give the blog the … [Read more…]
Let’s Start A Campaign
Background (Thrown together using Google Image Search and Photoshop. If someone with actual skillz in this department wants to have a go please do!)
Mixed Media view
With the New Generation Arts starting next week there are more launches and views happening than normal. Or maybe they’re just getting more publicity. Whatever the logic, Mixed Media is a keen looking one happening tomorrow evening that has a lot of artists in one place. These artists to be exact: Chris Clinton (Painting) Greg … [Read more…]
Stephen Farley Spurts
Now that’s a great title. Painting from the other side of an optical injury, Stephen Farley affirms his legacy of rekindling an extra-sensory relationship with the viewer inviting exploratory touch. Each intensively embellished work portrays a slice of translucent texture that hints at an altered perspective, giving us a unique insight into a remote but … [Read more…]
Roundup
The current Radio to Go podcast is a Rootsville special with interviews, music from the performers and some exclusive live material from Chrissy Van Dyke. Interesting to note that Rootsville is getting a lot of support from the various online presences in Birmingham. Direct MP3 link. Friends of the Stars, a musical band, have a … [Read more…]