It seems to be the nature of contemporary life that history erupts upon the surface of our lives in ever more frequent waves. There seems a volatility in the fabric of society that has created tension and unease. The papered over cracks of history are being torn apart as the oppressed and discriminated seek justice… Continue reading In memory of George Floyd and all who have suffered at the hands of systemic racism and violence
Category: Simon Swale
LOCKDOWN!!!
LOCKDOWN… What a difference a few weeks make. This is a crazy time…. Just struggling to get any perspective on life at the moment. At least we have art I suppose…. My MFA exhibition was meant to open, basically the day we went into lock down. It is still there in the darkness. Waiting…. The… Continue reading LOCKDOWN!!!
CONTACT: THE ART OF SKYPE
Contact! First- you need to coordinate times. Luckily Dunedin and Berlin are exactly 12 hours apart so there was no miscommunication or awkward absences for our first Skype. This was my first fear- bungling the meeting time due to getting the time difference wrong… turning up an hour early, or worse, late. But all… Continue reading CONTACT: THE ART OF SKYPE
Tentative Gestures: Knowing Space and Place
Simon Swale / Gabi Schilling Mentee / Mentor Dunedin, New Zealand / Berlin, Germany … My recent work looked towards the flow of material culture in the age of globalisation. Thinking about American brand cigarettes: Swiss based multi-national, African farmed tobacco, manufactured in Europe, branded and sold in Asia. Empty packet found upon the street… Continue reading Tentative Gestures: Knowing Space and Place
New Beginings
Amazed, excited, nervous…. Handshake 6… New people, amazing talent, Iris Eichenberg, Bloody hell…. First gathering and workshops- Presentations- wow Diversity and depth Creativity and clarity Inspired. Rene push/pull Reflect, analyse, reflect… Iris Listen Time Emotion Exchange Bond… Share Swap Engage Think Group Collate Critique Catalogue… A new journey, tentatively taken.… Continue reading New Beginings