Samoobsługa

So, the time has come where I have something to promote! Hurrah.

This lovely word (meaning 'take what you want/need') is the title for a joint exhibition between me and the aforementioned Sammy Merry.

There will be four 'main' pieces which I will be installing (cutting up, layering etc.) in the Rumsey Wells' Underbelly along with four collages by Sammy.

The title refers to a great discussion (one of many) Sammy and I had recently about how we don't feel like we need to endlessly justify our work - or at the least not justify every aspect of it. We do have explanations for decisions made and we're concerned about a range of things (which we will happily elaborate on over a drink), but really, shouldn't the person looking have the final say?

I don't know, some people love the detailed theory and analysis (and fair play to them) but we just want to make thought-provoking and interesting work.

The exhibition opening night is on 4th September at the Rumsey Wells from 8pm - with DJ-ing provided by Penny Arcade (Psych, Funk and Disco).

In other news, I have been doing a lot of research over the last few days into starting an Illustration business 'proper' and making it my bread and butter. In doing this I have contacted a number of Illustrators and I am honestly overwhelmed by how lovely people are - despite their busy workloads they have responded quickly and answered my questions thoroughly and given lovely feedback.

So, the upshot of that is that when I have time I will definitely sort out a 'links' page on my website, and I will have plenty of great artists to put on there.