Arty Builders.

We did some building yesterday and created a fourth ‘wall’ for our little space. Thanks to Clive for being a man and being to do D.I.Y. We wouldn’t have got it done so quick if it wasn’t for him. I helped document the process  and hold things and saw a piece of wood. I really like how we’re all working together and helping each other. It’s not something I’m used to because in our projects we have our own ambition and we get on with what we want to work on. It has been fun though, I may possibly try to do another collaboration with someone or some people, somehow if people are willing.

We made a frame and then stapled on a great big piece of canvas onto it. It has already been painted, ready for the possiblity that it will get worked on. On the back we were going to paint it all white, however that didn’t get completed, but this didn’t matter because Clive hung his ‘fire’ paintings on there which he created in the morning. This involved him setting his paintings on fire to see what effect they would have. It was carried out safely, don’t worry and I helped take photos for him (more collaboration, everything is collaboration haha).

Blue Building.

Blue metal building. I also found this yesterday and instantly fell in love. I am hoping to possibly sneak it away sometime and somehow (it’s a tad heavy). Again, I was pulled in by the colours and the shape. If I did adopt this, I don’t reckon I would change it at all, the sky blue and rusty orange work well together. The weather has done well. Oh I just had a thought, I’m not sure my parents would like me bringing al this stuff home, they’ll probably just think it’s all rubbish haha! Ah, well. I like the straightness of the shapes and how they fit together, it kind of reminds me of a building. I am intrigued by the shadow it creates, aaaaahhh! There is just something about it. Gimme, gimme, gimme! (Again I must apologise for this strangeness that has taken over me… I’m now part sculptor don’t you know?)

Camden Arts Centre And Calvert 22 Gallery.

We had a trip to the Camden Arts Centre and the Calvert 22 gallery in London the week before last (15/02/13). As much I enjoyed visiting these, I must admit I rather preferred looking at the art on the street. Especially the giant possum on the side of a building. Possibly the best piece of art I saw that day hehe! I'm not sure the teacher would appreciate me saying that, but oh well. It was also the first time travelling by the overground! It’s like the underground, but over-ground, who'd have thought it?! I didn’t know it existed until planning the journey. Silly me. And there were dogs! So many cute dogs. I wanted to stroke them all. Then to end an already good day, the parents came over to visit and feed me haha! And they brought with them yummy cheesy bread and a cool Pot Noddle mug.

This is a pretty window projection from the Camden Arts Centre. Each section flashed different colours. Definitely my favourite work from there; it was mesmerising. It reminded me slightly of Elmer the Elephant from childhood, because of the similar colours and shapes that were used in the piece.

The mahussive possum I mentioned before! En route to Calvert 22 gallery. Street art by a previously unknown artist to me, until I was informed it is some one called ROA. Thankfully I got told who it was by, otherwise it would have bugged the hell out of me. He has also done a stalk in Brick Lane. The sheer scale and detail was amazing to see. I loved it!

I would have shown you something from the second gallery, however we were not allowed to take photos, which we only found out after my friend tried to take one.