OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKERS OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Phoenix Brighton are offering a great opportunity for artists and makers working in textiles, jewellery, ceramics, and other media to take part in their summer exhibition, Twisted.  The exhibition will focus on work using the materials and techniques of traditional crafts in interesting and unusual ways.  They are looking for artists and makers who have broken away from conventional formats to present their work in installations and experimental arrangements which exploit the three-dimensional gallery space.

The opportunity is open to all uk based artists and makers and the exhibition will showcase the work of up to eight artists, each presenting a body of work. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26 April and full information on how to apply can be found on the Phoenix website: http://www.phoenixbrighton.org/opportunities.html
 
ABOUT PHOENIX BRIGHTON:
Phoenix Brighton is an independent visual arts organisation based in central Brighton. It houses 100+ artists’ studios, arts courses and activities, and a contemporary art gallery.

TWISTED
A fresh encounter with contemporary craft
July 23 – August 21, 2011

TIPS ON PHOTOGRAPHING 3D WORK

The next arc event, coming up on Wednesday 25 May, will be 'Photographing Your Work, Part 1: A Maker’s Perspective' with successful jewellery artist, Lin Cheung.

This event is part of our series of essential skills workshops, and will look at techniques for obtaining high quality photographs of your work.  An ‘essential skill’ of course if you want your work to stand out in any selection process.

Lin will discuss the issues of taking photographs of three-dimensional objects from her perspective as a maker. She will explain her approach to image making through her own work and give hints and tips on a range of issues from simple art direction through to printing of images. 

Wednesday 25 May, 6.30 to 8.30 pm
aspex
To book:    T: 023 9277 8080    E: arc@aspex.org.uk

Lin Cheung is a jewellery artist.  She has a profound interest in human nature. She explores the social and personal issues that shape our lives and our relationships with the objects we own, cherish and wear. Her observations inspire a need within her practice to further understand them through the act of making.

Lin was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 1971. She lives and works in London and is also a Senior Lecturer in Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. Lin has exhibited her work nationally and internationally and has gained acclaim for her conceptual approach to designing and making.

www.lincheung.co.uk