Artists who inspire me - louise Bourgeois

I went to see the Louise Bourgeois fabric drawing exhibition at the new Hauser and Wirth space in London.  If you have an opportunity to go, do it, it was the most inspiring show that I have seen in a long time, the works were so beautiful.  The works were made between 2002 - 2008, I hope that I am able to be so creative at that time in my life, to still have the hunger to make work and to continue to experiment.

The pieces are all untitled.  You can find further information on the Hauser & Wirth  website (the images come from there).  There is also a book that is definitely on my Christmas wish list.

Mexican Inspiration 2

I guess I have a thing about markets as the 2 places I got most excited about whilst in Mexico where the flea market, see previous post, and La Merced (the main market in Mexico City).  It was a warren of a place easy to get lost in, I could have spent hours there just wandering soaking in the atmosphere.

Mexican Inspiration

Its been a long time coming but I am finally getting round to a blog post.

My trip to Mexico was amazing (though feels like an age ago now).  Here are some photos I took at the flea market.  The way stall holders arranged their goods was so beautiful and must have taken some time, it seemed a shame to buy something and spoil the arrangement.

You can see more of my Mexican pictures here.

How to install a very large piece of work

I was recently asked to make a very large bird installation for a client.  The frame was 270cm x 140cm, the biggest frame I've ever worked with.  It presented quite a few difficulties but as you will see from the finished results it looks amazing. 

Jayhawk, who are specialist art movers got the work in the house and installed it.  It was amazing to watch them go about their work.  It took 4 of them to get the work in.  The piece had to go in by the first floor window as it was too big to go up the stairs. They used a truck with a moving platform raised to its highest height and a ladder on top.  Which sounds a bit haphazard but was very effective.

waiting....

here it comes

nearly there...

still a bit more to go

its in

 For some reason I didn't take any pictures of the hanging process, but here is the piece up. 

the finished installation

In the loop

I discovered these gorgeous cards by Loop, they are based in Philadelphia and are seriously eco conscious.  I am a sucker for hand drawn patterns so their stuff really appeals to me. Check out their website for other products welcometoloop.com.  The cards are available in Paperchase in London, though I'm sure there are other stockists.

Origin 2010 - the final verdict

Its a couple of weeks since Origin finished, the dust has settled and lots of exciting opportunities are coming in more of which as they come up.  I thought you might like to see some pictures of the finished stand.

It was a great experience and thanks to all those who came along and sent me good wishes.  I do hope I get the chance to do it again.  It was great to meet so many amazing people.  As an artist you spend so much time working alone in your studio, so its great to get out once in a while and chat with people.

Origin 2010 - The setting up

The day finally arrived its set up my stand for Origin.

just arrived!

My stuff before unpacking

me in my stand

It was a busy day but thankfully I had my friend Sam to help me with the install.

view of other stands

It was pretty chaotic at first, as you can see there was stuff everywhere, but gradually things began to take place.  When I left at 6.30 people were still frantically putting their stuff up.  The place was due to close at 7, not sure everyone will be finished.  We have an early start tomorrow with a press viewing at 9am, so there will be some people there early tomorrow I should think.

Here are some more photos of the install.

Tomorrow I will post some images of the final stand and I will also get to have a wander round and see all the other stands and take some pics of my favourites to blog about after.  I am also looking forward to getting to know my neighbours.