For the last few years it has been my great pleasure to work with the Andover based Chapel Arts Studios (CAS), their Director David Dixon, and the various artists of the exciting CAS Associate Artists programme. Since late in 2014, and especially during the spring of 2015, we have engaged in a stimulating and […]
‘Prickly Pear’ Drawing by Yonat Nitzan-Green
Many Palestinian villages and towns got destroyed at Israel’s ‘War of Independence’ and the Palestinians’ Nakba (Catastrophe). There are ruins left in some places but in others nothing left. Except … at almost everywhere were a Palestinian village or town used to be before 1948, a Prickly Pear plant grows. This drawing is the inspiration for my current […]
Truth-Dare-Art at ‘Love Andover’ Radio Station (in pictures)
Day 2 of the Truth-Dare-Art research & peer-learning event took place at Love Andover and involved practical testing of ideas, and discussions about challenges and best practices for creative practitioners. The radio station supported the event by interviewing the participants on air throughout the day. The morning involved a short walk to CAS (the chapel […]
Truth-Dare-Art at CAS Jade Montserrat Exhibit (in pictures)
Jade Montserrat generously invited us into a material dialogue with her work. The original and it’s creation is captured in time-lapse photography and on display at CAS alongside the consequences of our conversation. Come visit 10am – 4pm Tue – Sat until 27 July. Tony Spencer from a-space responded to Jade’s invitation, and gives his […]
Truth-Dare-Art at John Hansard Gallery in Pictures
On Friday 12th July, artists, educators and professionals gathered at John Hansard Gallery for CAS’ Social Practice Forum hosted and designed by artist researcher Laurence Dube-Rushby. The day began with presentations from Marcelo (R.M. Sanchez-Camus) from the Social Art Network and Asten Holmes-Elliot. Asten’s presentation included LGBTQ bingo and an interactive workshop which took […]
Guest Artist Interview: Re-defining Culture with Marcelo from SAN (Social Art Network)
Marcelo says: – I often call myself a creative practitioner, partially to avoid the marketplace implications of the artist label but also because potentially my work can blur the boundaries of what art is, or thought of. At the same time I do think its important to own the artist role or identify in order […]
Summer Associate News
Here’s a roundup of some of the artistic activity our Associate artists are involved in this Summer. Events, projects and exhibitions throughout Hampshire. Julia Keenan’s Instagram Takeover on @cvan_se Wed 19th June The Instagram account belonging to Contemporary Visual Arts Network South East is hosting Julia Keenan. Julia has been invited to ‘take over’ their […]
CAS:AIR Program Launched, ‘Andover Town Resident Artist’ Sought for 3 month CAS:AIR project
The new CAS:AIR program aims to bring great art experiences to Andover town. It consists of a series of Artist Residencies designed to enrich the Andover landscape through collaboration with local communities and organisations, opening doors to new skills, and new cultural experiences, helping to build confidence and connect communities while doing so. The first […]
Maija Liepins’ Artist Book
“Maija you magical poetess, your words hit the bullseye of my weary heart”. – Katie Leigh Monroe The artists book ‘Paper-clips with Raven’ is a heart-felt and soulful volume that refreshes and uplifts the spirit, with a relatable ‘inner-voice’ and intriguing images. It includes a collection of poems and film-stills and an introduction that contextualises […]
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints of Original Oil Paintings by Sharon Harvey Art
Limited Edition Giclee Fine Art Prints on Somerset Acid Free Archival Paper To make a purchase contact Sharon here. * N.B. Mount can be removed to fit the image in a 50 x 50cm Ikea Box Frame
