N4T4 is an artist and illustrator with a specialism in spray paint. This is from his ‘About Page’: I paint portraits using realism as a reference point for more abstract experimentation. The images are built in layers that become ambiguous and open to interpretation from the viewer. I am inspired by aboriginal art and graffiti; … [Read more…]
I just stumbled across an interview that Stan’s Cafe did with Neil Rami a few weeks back. Neil’s the Chief Exec of Marketing Birmingham. Topics include the role of the arts (esp independent art) in marketing the city, who Marketing Birmingham markets Birmingham to, what the challenges are and which cities are doing it well. … [Read more…]
Lago de Mamori: An Aural Environment by Annie Mahtani is described thusly: Following her recent participation in the Mamori Sound Project (directed by Francisco Lopez), Annie will present field recordings from the Brazilian Amazon in the form of a 16-channel sound installation. She will also speak about her experience in residence at Mamori Art Lab … [Read more…]
Here’s what fashion and portrait photographer Alis Pelleschi has to say about herself: Alis Pelleschi is a self-confessed chip buttie lover. A proud Bradford gal, currently based in Birmingham. Taking photographs of those she deems curious and intriguing characters; becoming the people in her dreams; and drawing the icons of tomorrow. Check out a photo from … [Read more…]
There’s been a spate of Birmingham sightings on primetime TV recently. Partly this is due to some efforts by Screen WM (and others, I imagine) to get some more filming done up here, partly it’s due to the fact that there are some darn fine restaurants in the city these days. The new series of … [Read more…]
Congrats to Raphael Selbourne (and publishers Tindal Street Press) for winning the 2009 Costa First Novel Award as announced last night. A quote from the judges said: Captures the raw humanity of inner city life with extraordinary authenticity You can snaffle a copy here.
January issue out now! Happy New Year! « Brum Notes Magazine It’s out now. The January issue. betty who? A fashion blog. Or, at least, a blog by a fashionable lady called Isabel Beresford (via Best Believe) Another year over… A quick review of 2009 and a longer look forward at what looks like being … [Read more…]
Thanks very much to the following who chipped in to help keep Created in Birmingham trundling along in December 09. New (in fact the first) CiB Supporters: Supercool Substrakt Images of Birmingham Burnt Pixel Rewired PR Kings Heath Centre Partnership Elizabeth and Paul Surely? Cycle 4 U Mubu Theatricalia Indigo Made S&X Media Empty Creative … [Read more…]