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Andersen M Studio – combines paper and stop frame animation

Jo Howe — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:27:26 +0000

Love this work. The Andersen M Studio has a plethora of great work… not normally one to promote these kind of firms, but hey… must be a leaning back to my educational roots, and some of their stuff is just ingenious.

David Kracov – Delightful

Jo Howe — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:09:31 +0000

Worth a further look, Kracov’s works are really captivating. I like his ethos too. Find out more here

Pure, poetic, powerful! The incredible Peter Callesen

Jo Howe — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:57:15 +0000

Inspiring! More? Go check out his site

LOL – Amazing show!

Jo Howe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:45:49 +0000

Just been to experience this… incredible, thought provoking, humorous and ever so slightly unnerving! Would highly recommend this show if dance theatre is your bag… or if social networking is in your remit…

Smile inducing Brain Activity!

Jo Howe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:54:47 +0000

Never really been sure about Shrigley’s work but very often it has brought about a wry smile… watching this has made that smile broader… well that’s what floats my boat today!

Bonkers brain workout!

Jo Howe — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:57:58 +0000

Ok, so check this out. I really don’t know what it is that I’m getting from this, but it is kinda Sunday night surreal slumber play, and I am getting something!

Do we really have to understand, as long as it provokes/stirs within… try it out.

Paper delight!

Jo Howe — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:50:30 +0000

This guy’s exploration and manipulation with paper is just simply sublime!

Check out more here http://www.mattshlian.com/

Marketing… how to get your work noticed

Jo Howe — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:41:58 +0000

Ok, so this is very old news, but still worth talking about. I really enjoy this artist’s work, but also most intrigued by the motives behind leaving work anonymously… Either way, unique and delicious gifts celebrating all things ‘book’ or a ingenious marketing campaign ( when the artist is revealed, everyone is already talking about the work and the creator)… giving me ideas around how to break the cloak of an artists invisibility.

The ultimate in affordable housing!

Jo Howe — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:26:18 +0000

EVOL - Street Art

Love it! Whatever your thoughts on Street Art, you have got to admire the thought process that these guys go through!

Check out EVOL and other creative minds on http://www.streetartutopia.com/

Loosen the brain, delving into the creative pot

Jo Howe — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Ah, as is so often the case, balancing the workload between educational practice and studio development is a difficult thing. The practicalities are that I can diarise the day or indeed days in the week when I can focus on my practice, develop the work and produce hopefully an outcome that fits what I am trying to communicate. Needless to say, what sometimes happens on these days, is that I find myself devoid of any creative thought/passion/drive.

Alas… I cannot afford to put aside a day/days in the week for general mooching (though in hindsight… there could be benefits to this process, no matter how frustrating)!

So, I am developing a way forward, knowing that what has unlocked me many a time before is automatic mark making or writing. I am now utilizing this approach but with a scalpel in hand and a book under my fingers.

Interesting results.

Automatic Scalpel