Monthly Archives: October 2014

Exhibiting work – Photofusion Salon/14

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Pete

I received an email a bit earlier informing me that one of my photos has been selected for the annual Photofusion exhibition taking place this winter. The photograph is one from the series entitled No More Chips where I was … Continue reading →

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Information is good – but engagement is better

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Pete

One of the benefits of the web is access to so much information. But this is also a drawback: selection and tools for selecting information have become critical and one of the big benefits of working within a wider organisational … Continue reading →

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What is contemporary art: conclusions (?)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Pete

By the time I got to H U Obrist’s Manifestos For The Future I saw a pattern for this book. The essays were all clever explorations of what the authors wanted to say in regard of art generally wrapped up … Continue reading →

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A photo a day – big brother

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Pete

I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the net today and its use for oppression and rebellion and so my image of the day was going to speak to that subject in pure collage form. But then I went … Continue reading →

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Project 5: Evidence

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Pete

So this post is a summary of how I executed my approach to project 5: Evidence. If you recall, my aim is to present a set of photos of kit I use as documented facts. For details of the approach … Continue reading →

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A photo a day – no Orchids

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Pete

As usual I visited dad today. We ate our fish and chips, but before I ordered his groceries online he had a little list of things for me to do: change the time on his microwave, cooker and mobile phone … Continue reading →

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Project 5: A New Focus

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Pete

Where I am now So last week was a bit of a washout in terms of finding a direction but the weekend’s work on reviewing my project proposal has helped enormously and I think I have found a way forward. … Continue reading →

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A photo a day – intimidated

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Pete

I had to take my car in for its annual service today. Even though the place is nice and people friendly the venue can be intimidating. Can I get an accessible (wide and flat) parking place? Will they understand the … Continue reading →

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Symposium and reflection on Lev Manovich’s The Practice of Everyday (Media) Life

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Pete

Today’s tutorial was a fascinating discussion about the nature of the web and the pros and cons it offers us in terms of art making, sharing and engagement. Rather than summarise the discussion (that is on Skype anyway, I have … Continue reading →

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A photo a day – Herne Bay

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Pete

The weather was good today so instead of doing our usual Monday chores we drove to Herne Bay in North Kent to enjoy the weather. It’s a pretty little traditional seaside town – a bit dilapidated and tucked out the … Continue reading →

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