Summer in the City
September 17, 2009
Sarah loved this summer:
- The work of degree student Keeley Lowe, School of Art, Bournville, Birmingham
- The Multiple Store and the artists they represent, especially Dan Hayes and Simon Periton
- The Art of Ideas annual debate and accompanying Visual exhibition
- Visiting the artist studios of Elizabeth Rowe, Juneau Projects and Simon and Tom Bloor
- Re-connecting with artist Alistair Hopwood and Sean Parfitt, creators of With You life enhancement solutions
- Sculptures by Ian Pedigo at Rokeby Gallery, London
- Getting a project under-way with futuristic textile designer Sophie Hedderwick
- Discovering the drawings of Amy Dover in the independent gallery Electrik Sheep, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Artist Deon Winter
- The oversized gems of Liu Diqiu, MA Fine Art, Birmingham School of Art
- Blackberry picking in Jerwood Sculpture Park and in particular ‘Spring’ by Juliet Haysom
The highlight of summer for me was the formation of The Collective Birmingham. Six of us are now officially part of a growing network who joint own and share contemporary visual art in our homes. After an interesting time attending private views and talks together we have finally made our first purchase. As a demonstration of our commitment to supporting both local artists and galleries we decided to sponsor a Eastside Projects legacy artwork, part of Simon and Tom Bloors solo show, As Longs as it Lasts. A silver birch tree from the duo’s exhibition will be planted in the forthcoming City Park, we will also acquire a framed print (1/20) and the first artwork in our collection. As we save towards our next purchase we now get to enjoy a portfolio of artworks on free loan from the founding Collective in London.
Autumn is upon us and I am really looking forward to the Annette Philo exhibition at Three White Walls and Wunderbar Festival in Newcastle which promises to put experience first and includes a new commission for Joshua Sofaer, Tours of Peoples Homes
‘Spring’ by Juliet Haysom. Jerwood Sculpture Park
Image courtesy of William Fallows, New Folder
