Posted in Residency Programme | Tue 9th March | 12:00am | permalink |
Residency Update
Artist's talk
Ruth Ewan will give an introduction to her practice, the ideas behind her residency at Yorkshire Artspace and her new work Moderately Wrathful at Art Sheffield 2010: Life: A User's Manual 'Meet the Artist' event on Saturday 3 April 3.30-4.30pm Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery.
Developed for Art Sheffield 2010, and drawing on Sheffield’s radical history, Moderately Wrathful consists of a series of 6 different prints distributed via all Art Sheffield venues.
In a pamphlet published by Sheffield’s Holberry Society, a man called Sam Holmes describes how, at the age of 14, upon becoming a builder’s apprentice, he was presented with a copy of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (1914) by Robert Tressell (1870–1911). Holmes refers to the giving of this particular novel as a common gesture towards new apprentices, not only as a welcoming gift but also a handbook of sorts. Referencing the work of Robert Tressell, Moderately Wrathful combines images and text, cross referencing polemic extracts from Tressell’s novel, with several lesser known drawings by the author of early aircrafts and hot air balloons.
Through manipulated or redirected situations Ruth Ewan’s projects bring lesser-known histories back into circulation. Working with print, performance and installation she examines the ways in which individuals and groups have utilised creative forms in an attempt to redefine their world.
There is no cost but places are limited so please book by emailing learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk or call 0114 2782655
Posted in Exhibitions and events | Mon 8th March | 12:00am | permalink |
Coming soon:
Owl Project
Owl Project: Instruments and Flow
10th May - 18th June 2010 at Persistence Works
Lovebytes presents work by art collective Owl Project, including their range of hand crafted Instruments and a model from Flow; which was awarded the North East's Artist Taking the Lead commission for the London Cultural Olympiad 2012.
Owl Project has become known for a range of sculptural musical instruments and have exhibited across the UK and Europe. Their portable 'rustic' instruments, with names such as the iLog are working digital instruments that mimic popular gadgets like the ubiquitous iPod. The only difference is that Owl Project's instruments are crafted from simple, untreated pieces of wood.
Lovebytes is a pioneering digital arts organisation based in Sheffield. They stage a major annual Lovebyte's Festival of Digital Art. For more information please visit: www.lovebytes.org.uk
Posted in Artist Professional Development | Fri 12th February | 12:00am | permalink |
Craft Rally 1
London and Sheffield
Craft Rally is an inclusive, dynamic and inspirational opportunity for makers to exchange information and ideas delivered via a physical and virtual network. Craft Rally is open to all makers at any stage in their career, wherever they are based. It is designed by makers, for makers and with makers. Join us for the first Craft Rally event: a programme of talks, seminars, screenings, discussions, performances, networking and socialising, taking place over two days.
The inaugural Craft Rally will take place in London on Thursday 25th March and will move to Sheffield on Friday 23rd April. This event is a partnership between Crafts Council, Artquest and Yorkshire Artspace. Full details can be downloaded from our Artist's Development section.