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Inspiration comes in all shapes and forms...and often when you least expect it...  But shape and form is something that often draws my eye, I think that's why I love architecture so much, take for instance Canons House, on the Bristol Waterfront - Formerly Lloyds Bank Regional Headquarters, a Grade II listed building, overlooking Lloyds Ampitheatre, a distinctive harbourside landmark with it's columns and curves, this post modernist piece of architecture was built in the late 1980's designed by Architects Arup Associates. It is due to re-open in 2027 after refurbishment by Buckley Grey Yeoman, where the building is set to consist of multi- tenant office spaces, dining and event spaces, bringing the building back to life, updating it for a 21st Century lifestyle, connecting to the harbourside and complimentary green spaces too...I look forward to seeing it's transformation.
Something else which always draws my eye is colour and texture, I love soft muted colours and wabi sabi style textures, photographing the ropes on the quayside and the the hull of Brunels SS Great Britain, I probably look like a mad woman but hey! It's how I see the world, all these little things that I love, help me to create abstract cityscapes like the one below...  By the Quayside - Original Small Artwork by Catherine Hoggins Thank you as always for reading...
Studio playlist this week - something a little different Simply Falling by Iyeoka - hope you like it!
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 Quiet Moments...What are they you might ask, I wonder do you ever manage to get any time to sit and take five? I read recently that one of the reasons people buy Abstract art, is because it offers emotional value. An emotional connection through line, colour, and texture, which allows you to connect on a deeply personal level. That's the difference between representational artwork and the abstract; where the viewer is able, in fact encouraged to use their own imagination and freedom of thought to find the meaning most personal to them. I always find it interesting to hear what someone see's in a piece...I often think it's a bit like seeing shapes in the clouds, there's a name for that - Pareidolia, the psychological (and completely normal) phenomenon where we see recognizable shapes in clouds or rock formations. But what is perhaps more interesting is how a piece makes you feel - that subtle emotional connection from the artist to the viewer, I think that is why Abstract art has timeless appeal, not only does it serve as a decorative tool, it also has the power to enhance the mood of a room, depending on the piece, creating vibrant busy energy, or calming quiet moments... If you do have a few spare moments, here's some easy listening for you,
Ray LaMontagne - Such a Simple Thing from his Part of the Light Album. Thank you as always for reading - 'til next time... If you have seen my recent blog post about the V&A Museum Dundee, you would have read how the Cliffs on the Scottish coastline, inspired the the Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma with his design process. Although very different in nature, the cliffs on the East Coast of Yorkshire are an interesting sight...and a great place to visit. I feel that these white chalk cliffs at Danes Dyke near Sewerby, that tower up to 100 meters above sea level, are another reminder of the beauty in natures imperfection, the cracks, the lines, the irregular shapes are just so full of texture and interest... On the nearby North shore beach at Bridlington, you'll find pebbles shaped and formed by the sea - all smooth soft edges, with soft neutral colour, and delicate texture of the chalky stone, they create such wonderful patterns on the ground. Above are some ideas from my sketchbook, there are some elements that I feel work, and others that clearly don't...it's still very much a work in progress! I'll let you know if it develops into something... Studio playlist - I'm Going Home a collaboration between the Rock Blues Joe Bonamassa and Singer Songwriter Marc Broussard, I chose this as each time I go to the East Coast of Yorkshire, it always feels like going home...Enjoy!
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Hello!In this space which has no ceilings, walls or doors... I would like to invite you in, and share with you some of my work and a few things of interest which help to inspire my work including music to the places and spaces we call home...
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